Pep Guardiola has spoken before receiving Real Madrid and has assured that they want to win the Champions League. In addition, he has confirmed that Eric García will not renew with Manchester City, so his arrival at Barcelona is very likely.
Preview of the match. “We played the first leg a long time ago, now it is very different. We will play without our people, but at home. I have the feeling that we are ready to play and win. All the coaches have an idea of the game and then the The party speaks for itself. What we do want is to try to win it. “
No fans at Etihad Stadium. “We have learned to adapt, it is the health of the whole world that counts. We also want the children to go back to schools, perhaps that is more important than the fans to go back to the stadiums.”
Reaction in bad times. “If they score a brilliant goal, we have to accept it, but I'm worried about the goals that we could have avoided. Making mistakes in the Champions League penalizes you a lot. If you want to step forward to be closer to winning this competition, you have to be better at that aspect. “
Eliminate Real Madrid. “I will always be a fan of Barcelona, it is where I grew up and where I have become what I am. But if I face them, I want to beat them.”
Eric Garcia's situation: “Eric García has told us that he does not want to extend his contract with Manchester City. I imagine he wants to play elsewhere.”
Benzema level. “He is an incredible player, extraordinary. At Lyon he was already very good and has been at Real Madrid for 10 years. Since I have been at Barcelona, 20 players have come out of those who have asked me if they are at Messi's level … one more on the list. “
Control Real Madrid. “Sometimes you want to control them on the one hand and they come out on the other, and if not the other way around. It is difficult to analyze them because they are very good.”
Loss of Sergio Ramos. “He is a very important player, his career is impeccable.”