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How do you prepare to reverse the situation? 3-0 behind<\/span> Against the mighty Real Madrid in the Champions League?<\/p>\n

If you’re Pep Guardiola, you give your players a day off.<\/p>\n

“Today the players are at home with their families and they have sent each other WhatsApp messages and will see each other tomorrow,” the Manchester City manager said on Monday, a day before he leads his team to the second leg of the round of 16 against Europe’s record 15-time European champions.<\/p>\n

Indeed, Guardiola sounded relaxed as he spoke of the “huge” task facing City on Tuesday after they collapsed in last week’s first leg in Madrid, which saw Federico Valverde score a superb goal. First half hat trick<\/span>.<\/p>\n

“I don’t have any concrete plans other than just trying,” Guardiola said.<\/p>\n

“It’s going to have to be a perfect match in many departments, including the judgment of our staff and referees. So many things have to be very good,” he added.<\/p>\n

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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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