"It is an honor to be in the semifinals again and to be able to measure themselves against teams like Real Madrid," said Guardiola at the press conference on Monday. "Of course I want to go to the final and win it, but at the same time I will not underestimate what we have achieved so far."
Last year City was in the final, lost there against Chelsea (0: 1). Previously, three times in a row ended in the quarter -finals. So the Skyblues already appreciate what they have achieved so far. But the big hit is still missing. "Every year the Champions League is a challenge, we have not yet won it and our focus is on it. It is a special competition, every young player wants to play there," Raheem Sterling makes clear.
In the semifinals, Manchester City now meets the record winner of the Champions League. "We have not only known how good they are in this competition since this season. We have to prepare properly and be mentally ready," says Sterling. Guardiola adds: "We have to defend well. Benzema is a fantastic player, he does a lot of goals. We have to stand well defensively and create our chances in front."
Gabriel Jesus right back? Guardiola: "No!"
It is still unclear whether Kyle Walker and John Stones can help in defensive stability. Both were last. "There are doubts. Kyle has not trained the last ten days, John since the game against Brighton _ (20. April, D.Red.) _. We will see how you feel and meet a decision," Guardiola made Sure and pushed behind: "I'm sure players will play on positions on which they are not used to. But they will give their best."
This later, the question later even came into being whether Gabriel Jesus, who scored four times in the 5-1 against Watford, could play at the back right. Guardiola had brought this option into play. "He won't play in the back right," laughed the Catalan, but still dared briefly the thoughts: "I said he could, I know. Vinicius junior against Gabriel would be a good duel, but he won't play there. Maybe a couple Minutes, but rather not. "
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