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'I do what's best for the team' - Guardiola on Real Madrid defeat

March 14, 2026

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defends his team selection for their 3-0 defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16 first leg.

After beating Newcastle United in the FA Cup fifth round, Pep Guardiola made seven changes to Manchester City's starting line-up in for their 3-0 defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16 first leg. Before their Premier League game at West Ham United on Saturday, Guardiola was asked if he was happy with his team selection in Spain, prompting a tense exchange with one reporter. Stay up to date with all things Manchester City here 'I do what's best for the team' - Guardiola on Real Madrid defeat. Video, 00:00:33 'I do what's best for the team' - Guardiola on Real Madrid defeat Up Next. 'We have a lot of work to do' - Guardiola on Ratcliffe's comments. Video, 00:01:50 'We have a lot of work to do' - Guardiola on Ratcliffe's comments 'You can be the victim or change' - Tudor on Spurs mentality Video, 00:02:27 'You can be the victim or change' - Tudor on Spurs mentality How Wrexham are getting 'Premier League ready' Video, 00:05:20 How Wrexham are getting 'Premier League ready' Inside the stadiums of the future. Video, 00:09:55 Inside the stadiums of the future How are Tudor's tactics hurting Spurs? Video, 00:02:09 How are Tudor's tactics hurting Spurs? Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title? Video, 00:08:30 Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title? 'It's a balance' - Hussey on Welsh Fire's big spending. Video, 00:01:19 'It's a balance' - Hussey on Welsh Fire's big spending 'I've learned a lot' - Rutter on Brighton boss Hurzeler. Video, 00:01:22 'I've learned a lot' - Rutter on Brighton boss Hurzeler Watch Rangers and Celtic fans invade pitch after cup tie. Video, 00:00:34 Watch Rangers and Celtic fans invade pitch after cup tie Liverpool weren't good enough against Wolves - Robertson. Video, 00:01:03 Liverpool weren't good enough against Wolves - Robertson 'We always knew he had elite potential' Video, 00:02:34 'We always knew he had elite potential' 'It doesn't look like me' - Thompson on losing memories of World Cup win. Video, 00:02:57 'It doesn't look like me' - Thompson on losing memories of World Cup win Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.