Pep Guardiola expressed skepticism regarding the new Champions League format after Manchester City narrowly advanced to the knockout stage. Despite facing an almost humiliating exit against Club Brugge, City managed to secure their place with a late comeback, finishing 22nd in the new 36-team table. Guardiola emphasized that the experience served as an important lesson for the team, reinforcing that nothing in football is guaranteed. City's upcoming play-off tie will test their mettle further, especially against the likes of Bayern or Real Madrid, as they prepare with new signings and recovering players.
"I would say I don't like it, because we suffer a lot," said Guardiola of the new format, after City finished with three wins and two draws from eight matches.
"In two weeks we will be better, Players will come back, we have new signings," Guardiola said.
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