“I have nothing to say,” said Guardiola. “Do not talk about referees. Or the opponents. Everyone saw the actions, that’s all. I have nothing to say. We have our dinner and then prepare for the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend. “It is always difficult with these people in this stadium. It’s a big compliment to the players. We gave it our all. We have to live in such situations. We can not expect that we will do everything wonderfully against the champion of Spain. The opponent was really good. “We were under a lot of pressure. They were great in the second half. We forgot to play. Our feet were not fresh enough. “We were in big, big trouble.” Guardiola also sweats for the physical condition of Kevin De Bruyne, who took a kick in the calf from Felipe and finally took off. Kyle Walker also suffered an injury in the second half, but City kept the lead 1-0 from the first game and advanced to the second consecutive semifinal. “We defended everything,” said Guardiola. “Fernandinho was great, he gave us an incredible boost at that moment. We have to adapt when we could not have the ball, the concentration was unintentional. This is the third time in our history. We felt a little pressure. It is an incredible achievement. “We tried to attack but we did not succeed. “I would not have the audacity to criticize this institution.”
“We were resilient and deserved to pass”
City players were also ridiculed for getting on their knees before the game. John Stones says the scenes should not diminish victory. “We know that sometimes they try to make things happen. “I thought we handled it very well,” Stones said. “It’s not nice to talk about it, I do not want to dwell too much on it because in two parts I think we played incredibly against such an experienced team in what it does, in such a low block. I’m so proud of the kids today for how we kept our control and composure. It’s so easy to get carried away, so happy you had it, great night. “We knew it was not easy, it was my first time. Hostile environment. From talking to boys who have been here before and who know their players and how they play, it has been a difficult night throughout. I think how we defended ourselves, how we controlled ourselves, on both feet was incredible. “The kids on the bench too, incredible impact, the six years I’ve been here, that’s why we were successful because everyone on the team plays a role in big moments and they are always ready when they are called up.” Regarding Fontaine’s cruel treatment, Stones added: “Phil was such a threat in both games. The direct impact on the first game and how he dealt with it on the pitch, how he won his yards, how he bought fouls, he was great. “I think he feels it after the game now.” Guardiola praised Stones and his defenders, adding: “John was great. Imeric too. All. There are many toys on our feet. The trip was demanding and we fell in the second half. We were resilient. In the end we were lucky to pass. We deserved to pass. ”
