“I lied to you” – Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on his team having “one percent” chance to beat Real Madrid in Champions League play-off round (Video)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his team had a “one percent” chance to triumph over Real Madrid in the Champions League play-off round after his team lost the first leg to Los Blancos by 2-3 at the Etihad.

But speaking to the press ahead of the rematch at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Catalan tactician admitted to not being quite honest about that.

Pep was asked by a Spanish reporter about Man City having a ‘one percent’ chance of overturning deficit against Real Madrid:

Guardiola: “I lied to you…” 😂👀

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