The match between Manchester City and Real Madrid turned out to be an entertaining and dramatic encounter, which ended in a 3-3 draw. Erling Haaland’s lackluster performance drew criticism from former player Van der Vaart, who described him as “very bad” and “a very average player on the ball.”

Despite this, City put on an impressive display, with Guardiola highlighting the team’s resilience and emotional stability as key factors in the match. The game saw both teams exchanging goals, with City taking the lead early through Bernardo Silva, only to be pegged back by Real.

Guardiola was pleased with the fighting spirit shown by his team, emphasizing the need for composure and emotional stability, especially in the face of Real’s threat on the counter-attack. Real boss Carlo Ancelotti expressed his disappointment with missed opportunities and goals conceded, yet maintained his confidence heading into the second leg.

He highlighted the high quality of the game and the confidence gained from competing on level terms with City. The second leg is set to take place at the Etihad Stadium on April 17th.

Both teams will aim to capitalize on their strengths and address their weaknesses as they compete for a spot in the semi-finals.