Pep looks to future after 1st-ever round-of-16 miss

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City must now aim for a top-four finish in the Premier League to secure Champions League qualification after Kylian Mbappé’s hat trick for Real Madrid knocked them out of the competition before the Round of 16. Guardiola acknowledged Madrid’s superiority and emphasized the need for City to focus on their remaining league games to secure a spot in Europe’s top club competition next season. Despite the disappointment of the loss, Guardiola remains optimistic about the team’s future and is preparing for a crucial Premier League clash against leaders Liverpool while dealing with uncertainty around star striker Erling Haaland’s availability.

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