Haaland and De Bruyne Substitutions
Guardiola revealed that both Haaland and De Bruyne requested to be substituted due to their inability to continue playing. Haaland, City's top scorer, was replaced by Julian Alvarez after 90 minutes, while De Bruyne, who scored their equalizer, was substituted by Mateo Kovacic during extra time.
Guardiola's Explanation
Responding to questions about the surprising substitutions of two key players known for their set-piece prowess, Guardiola stated that both Haaland and De Bruyne, along with another player, expressed their inability to continue playing. Despite his reluctance to make numerous substitutions, Guardiola honored their request.
Match Outcome
Ultimately, Manchester City suffered a disappointing exit from the competition as Real Madrid secured a semi-final spot via penalties. Kovacic and Bernardo Silva missed their penalties, contributing to City's downfall despite their domination of possession throughout the tie.
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