Manchester City's Champions League campaign ended in familiar frustration as Real Madrid eliminated them for a third consecutive season, sealing progression from the last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City must deliver a "perfect game" if they are to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday night.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivered a candid assessment of his side's faltering title challenge after a frustrating evening in east London on Saturday.
Manchester City failed to close the gap with top of the table Arsenal after a 1-1 draw in their Premier League match against West Ham United the London Stadium on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's Premier League title challenge could effectively be "over" if they fail to beat West Ham United on Saturday, as the champions look to quickly recover from their Champions League setback against Real Madrid.
Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to remain true to their identity as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.