Man City progress in Champions League
Nov 23, 2016 - 11:25 PM Sealing a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League was more important to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his players than a below-par performance after they drew 1-1 at Borussia Moenchengladbach.City booked a spot in the last 16 and are second in Group C, four points behind leaders and guaranteed group winners Barcelona, with one game left.
"Overall we are very happy with the point and the performance of the team," Guardiola said on Wednesday (Thursday AEDT).
"The result is good for both teams."
City controlled possession but Gladbach took an early lead before David Silva levelled on the stroke of halftime.
Both teams finished the game with 10 men after Lars Stindl and Fernandinho were second off for the hosts and visitors respectively.
"We controlled the game but it was not enough to win," City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said.
"We are just happy that we are through to the last 16.
"It was always about the result. After we got the red card it killed the game but obviously the result was the most important.
"It was not nice to see at the end of the match but now we are through. (Gladbach) were very compact. Even before they scored I think they just wanted to defend."
Source: AAP
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