Pep Guardiola’s team earned a hard-fought victory, relying on some luck and benefitting from three crucial misses by Nicolas Jackson. At a post-match press conference, Guardiola expressed dissatisfaction with the scheduling of the game and its impact on player well-being. He emphasized the physical and emotional strain on the players, questioning the decision to schedule the match when other top teams had an extra day of rest.

Guardiola highlighted the challenges of player recovery and emphasized the resilience of his team, praising their efforts in the face of difficult circumstances. He emphasized the toll of such scheduling on the players and expressed a desire for the well-being of the team. The manager appreciated the team’s love for the game but reiterated the physical and mental strain, signaling a need for consideration of players’ welfare in scheduling future matches.