Pep Guardiola acknowledged that Manchester City must focus on securing a top-four finish in the Premier League after a disappointing exit from the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid, who defeated City 6-3 on aggregate. Kylian Mbappé's hat trick in the second leg clinched the tie, marking Guardiola's first failure to reach the Round of 16 in his coaching career. Guardiola accepted the team's shortcomings this season and acknowledged the quality of Madrid, emphasizing the need to regroup for remaining Premier League matches to ensure Champions League qualification next season.
"We couldn't defend well with the movement from Mbappé and it was more difficult... The best team won, they deserve it."
"I have the feeling we were better than Real in the previous three seasons, but this time they were better. They deserve it."
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