Pep Guardiola insisted he had no regrets after Manchester City’s pursuit of back-to-back Champions League triumphs ended in a penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid.
The holders were beaten 4-3 on spot-kicks by the La Liga giants after their tense quarter-final tie ended 4-4 on aggregate – 1-1 on the night – despite a dominant performance from team in the return leg at the Etihad Stadium.
They could not continue
fell behind early to a goal from Brazil international Rodrygo but created a host of chances as they attempted to regain control of the tie but Kevin De Bruyne’s 76th-minute equaliser was their only reward.
Manuel Akanju was forced off with an injury in extra time, while Erling Haaland and De Bruyne were also subbed off before the penalty shoot…