In the lead-up to the Champions League second leg, Pep Guardiola admitted to using psychological tactics in claiming that Manchester City had only a 1% chance of overcoming Real Madrid. City is down 3-2 following a late collapse in the first leg. Guardiola's comments were meant to unsettle Madrid, though historically, City's chances look bleak, as they have been eliminated each time they lost a first leg before. Notably, key player Erling Haaland trained ahead of the match, raising hopes for a potential comeback.
"I lied about the 1% chance. For the first time, I lied," a grinning Guardiola replied at his press conference.
"After the 3-2, nobody gave a penny for us. It's not the best result, but we can do it. Carlo won't have to tell me anything before the game."
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