Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Pep praises 'decisive' Jesus for Man City win

Written by 
Published in Soccer
Friday, 07 August 2020 17:51

Gabriel Jesus was the key reason behind Manchester City's Champions League triumph over Real Madrid, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

The Brazilian striker had a hand in all four goals as City beat the Spanish giants 4-2 on aggregate, scoring one and making one in the 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium on Friday.

- Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)
- What did you miss? The latest from Europe's top leagues

"I think Gabriel was man of these two games," said Guardiola.

"He scored in Madrid, he provoked the penalty and today made an assist and scored. He was so decisive for us. He helped the team for the way we fought and suffered in the bad moments."

Victory over 13-times winners Real Madrid means City progress to the mini tournament in Portugal next week.

They will face Lyon in the quarterfinals after the Ligue 1 side edged out Juventus on away goals but Guardiola dismissed the suggestion his team are now favourites to lift the Champions League for the first time.

"They will all think the same, why are we more special or different than the other ones?" he said.

"I don't see one reason why. To win the Champions League you have to beat a lot of teams who have the quality of Real Madrid.

"There is still Bayern Munich if they finish the job against Chelsea. Barcelona, Napoli. We have Atletico, two-times finalists. They twice beat what is for me now the best team in the world in Liverpool. There are many incredible teams."

City will be expected to beat Lyon when they meet in Lisbon but Guardiola was quick to remind everyone they only managed to take a point from two games in the group stages last season.

"We played against Lyon last season and we could not beat them," he said. "That is the reality. I know the physicality and the quality of the manager."

Read 554 times

Soccer

Leicester sack women's boss for breach of conduct

Leicester sack women's boss for breach of conduct

EmailPrintLeicester City manager Willie Kirk has been dismissed from his position after an internal...

Davies' agent blasts Bayern's contract 'ultimatum'

Davies' agent blasts Bayern's contract 'ultimatum'

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe agent of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies has criticised the...

Wrexham owe Reynolds, McElhenney $11m

Wrexham owe Reynolds, McElhenney $11m

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWrexham, the Welsh team bought by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds an...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

Basketball

Hornets shut down LaMelo (ankle) for season

Hornets shut down LaMelo (ankle) for season

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCharlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will not play again this season...

Lawyer: Ex-G Leaguer won't face death penalty

Lawyer: Ex-G Leaguer won't face death penalty

EmailPrintFormer G League player Chance Comanche, who was charged with the murder of a woman whose b...

Baseball

Scherzer encouraged by rehab, eyes earlier return

Scherzer encouraged by rehab, eyes earlier return

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas -- As the Texas Rangers begin defense of their fir...

Sources: Rays' Franco on administrative leave

Sources: Rays' Franco on administrative leave

EmailPrintTampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was placed on paid administrative leave through Jun...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated