Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed his frustration after the team's recent Champions League loss against Real Madrid, where they squandered a late lead. Despite being ahead 2-1 in the closing minutes, City conceded two quick goals, making it five matches this season where they lost after leading. Guardiola acknowledged the recurring pattern of failing to close out games, emphasizing his inability to find a solution to this mental hurdle. Real Madrid, who recorded an impressive 20 shots during the match, displayed their resilience, ultimately securing a deserved victory with a last-minute winner from Jude Bellingham.
Guardiola admitted that he "can't find a solution" to Manchester City's inability to defend leads, reflecting on a frustrating loss to Real Madrid.
City have lost five matches they've led across all competitions this season, matching the total from the previous four seasons combined.
Guardiola noted, "If something happens many times, it's because I can't find a solution" to their recurring late-game collapses.
Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti remarked that despite needing a late goal, "the victory is deserved," highlighting City's vulnerability.
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