This is how Pep Guardiola defended his players from recent criticism from the press

Manchester City obtained an important victory in the most recent UEFA Champions League match against RB Leipzig. The citizen team arrived with the need to return to the path of victory. The English team arrived after a long time with two consecutive defeats, and despite the quality of the rival in turn, they could not allow themselves to continue leaving points or victories. All this, after some criticism that club players also suffered throughout the week.

Pep Guardiola's City opened the scoring through Phil Foden in the 25th minute, although the locals managed to equalize the match in the 48th minute. Despite the superiority of the English team, the situation was complex and it seemed that they would leave with a draw. Until Julián Álvarez entered from the substitute bench to rescue his team. With an impressive shot lying on the left and that ended up ending the match, although a few minutes later Jeremy Doku's goal would also arrive.

This victory is essential for the citizen team, who dreams of being able to defend their crown this season. Manchester City is one of the candidates to win the UEFA Champions League. However, things have not gone as expected in terms of injuries and results. Of course, the team remains at an important level and proof of this was the victory against one of the best clubs in the Bundesliga. Pep Guardiola's team hopes to place itself significantly in the current season and the coach defended his players at a press conference.

Pep Guardiola's words

"If you think I will doubt my Manchester City players, you are wrong. I rely on these guys unconditionally. They provide it. We go to the Arsenal game, rest and hopefully in May we will arrive in the competitions being there... ", stated the Spanish coach in a press conference after a great match and after the numerous criticisms that some of the players have had throughout the week.