"We are so happy with this win, but not only the win, but the character the team showed. I have great respect for the players, for the team we are. We are building a team here, and I think this night is a night to remember, and it's fuel for our development. There's huge potential. Of course, we had moments where we needed a little bit of luck and a very good goalkeeper."
"It's an unbelievable feeling. We needed a lot of character and a lot of fight and grit. We know they've got a lot of world-class quality and even the players that started tonight, we know they're world-class players playing for their countries as well."
Bayer Leverkusen defeated Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrik Schick. Pep Guardiola made ten changes and rested Erling Haaland as City fielded their second-youngest Champions League XI. City outshot Leverkusen 19-7 and won the expected goals battle 1.78 to 0.51, but nine saves from goalkeeper Mark Flekken preserved the clean sheet. Kasper Hjulmand praised his team's character, called the result fuel for development, and said the squad shows huge potential. Jarell Quansah highlighted the team’s fight and acknowledged City’s world-class quality.
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