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Football: we are not out for revenge vs Real Madrid

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Pep Guardiola says it would be a “huge mistake” for Manchester City to look for “revenge” against Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final.

City led 5-3 on aggregate in the 90th minute of last year’s semi-final second leg, but Madrid remarkably fought back.

“We’re not here for revenge, we’re here for an opportunity,” said Guardiola.

“What happened, happened in the past. It would be a huge mistake to think about that.

“The lesson we learn from last year is not revenge, it is learn about what happened, get a good result, perform well and give the opportunity to leave the tie open in Manchester.”

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After a 4-3 victory in the home leg last season, City extended their lead in the Bernabeu when Riyad Mahrez hammered in a 73rd-minute strike.

But two late goals from Madrid substitute Rodrygo dramatically sent the tie into extra time, with Karim Benzema completing an incredible turnaround for Carlo Ancelotti’s side by scoring a 95th-minute penalty.

“I’m not a big fan to talk about experiences as a positive or negative way,” said Guardiola.

“Of course we have the same managers and 80% same players on both sides, but these are completely different games.

“We played exceptional at home, it could not have been better. In Madrid we played – not exceptional – but good. We did everything to reach the final but it is football.”

Written by Ibrahim Oladamola

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