Man City boss Pep Guardiola explains why he's 'jealous' of Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti

Jack Grealish has deleted an old tweet praising Real Madrid after Manchester City's spectacular Champions League collapse at the Bernabeu. City had appeared on course for a final with Premier League rivals Liverpool after Riyad Mahrez extended their advantage to 5-3 on aggregate with a goal 17 minutes from time.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has launched a sensational swipe at Real Madrid, claiming the Champions League finalists "had no right" to reach the final at the expense of Manchester City.Carlo Ancelotti's side progressed 6-5 on aggregate after a dramatic late turnaround at the Santiago Bernabeu. Man City had led on the night through Riyad Mahrez but a two-minute double salvo from Rodrygo in stoppage time took the game beyond 90 minutes, before Karim Benzema then struck home the winner from the penalty spot after being fouled by Ruben Dias.Pep Guardiola was left to rue another missed opportunity to win the competition that continues to elude him since his last triumph in 2011 with Barcelona.

Pep Guardiola has been accused of digging out the Manchester City fans again in his damning response to the defeat to Real Madrid.Guardiola's side were dumped out of the Champions League semi-finals by the Spanish giants in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night as their lead evaporated late on. Substitute Rodrygo scored a quick-fire brace in stoppage time before Karim Benzema sealed victory from the penalty spot in extra time.Speaking in his post-match press conference, Guardiola highlighted the support inside the Santiago Bernabeu when explaining how Los Blancos were able to snatch victory and a place in the final.“We arrive at the end, with 10 minutes, 15 minutes left," explained Guardiola.

Manchester City fans to smile about after watching their side self-destruct in the Champions League, but they may crack a smile at the expense of referee Daniele Orsato.City looked home and hosed at the Santiago Bernabeu after Riyad Mahrez had given them a 1-0 lead, 5-3 on aggregate lead. However, a brace from Rodrygo in the final six minutes of the tie turned the game on its head.Karim Benzema then converted the penalty that he won in the 95th minute to send the Santiago Bernabeu into a frenzy.

Read Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos had no hesitation in rubbing salt into the wounds of Manchester City after the Premier League champions fell short in Europe yet again.Madrid’s Rodrygo scored two goals in extra time to turn the tie on its head on Wednesday night – with Riyad Mahrez previously giving City a 5-3 advantage on aggregate. Karim Benzema then continued his impressive form by scoring the winner from the penalty spot after a foul by Ruben Dias.The self-destruction of City was jaw-dropping to many, especially as they already had one foot in the final and dominated the second leg.

Pep Guardiola appeared to have a downbeat response to Carlo Ancelotti's pre-match interview ahead of Manchester City's clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday night.The City boss could be seen watching his opposite number speak to the media ahead of kick-off while sitting in the dugout at the Santiago Bernabeu. Guardiola's side took a 4-3 lead to the Spanish capital after emerging narrow victors from last Tuesday's thrilling first leg in Manchester.He could be seen watching the interview before putting his hand on his forehead and shaking his head as he produced a wry smile in footage captured and posted by BT Sport.Fans were quick to react to the Spaniard's downbeat reaction to hearing Ancelotti's pre-match thoughts, with one Los Blancos supporter tweeting: "Guardiola is crying already after listening to Carlo Ancelotti, vamos!"Another added: "He just put one eyebrow up and Pep’s gone into overthink mode." A third added: "Pep’s overthinking again."Guardiola has garnered a reputation amongst some supporters for overthinking ahead of important matches during his time at City due to some of his past tactical decisions.Is Pep Guardiola guilty of overthinking in big matches? Let us know in the comments section below.One other fan took a light hearted approach as they joked: "Probably told him Steve McManaman was on commentary duties again."Guardiola had been full of praise for Ancelotti in the build-up to the match, following Real Madrid's league title success, telling reporters: "Congratulations to him for winning the Spanish league, I did it, he did it last week."I admire him, he's been all over the world, big football countries and fantastic teams.

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Real Madrid could make a swoop for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe and also seal a sensational return to the Bernabeu for Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer transfer window. As previously reported by The Mirror, the Spanish giants are keen to bring back their all time top goal scorer at the end of the season.

Carlo Ancelotti couldn't look any cooler, the suave Italian was pictured smoking a cigar while wearing snazzy shades during Real Madrid's La Liga title celebrations.A Rodrygo double and goals from Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema saw Los Blancos clinch a record-extending 35th La Liga crown in style on Saturday, as the Spanish giants hammered Espanyol 4-0. Real's latest triumph also saw Ancelotti create history by becoming the first manager to win the league title in all five of Europe's major divisions.La Liga success means the 62-year-old has completed the 'Grand Slam', having previously lifted England's Premier League, Italy's Serie A, France's Ligue 1 and the German Bundesliga.

Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle could take advantage of Chelsea's current crisis to lure Mason Mount away from Stamford Bridge. Mount, who is said to be one of the lowest paid players in the squad on around £70,000 a week, still has two years on his current deal that runs out in 2024.

Manchester United and Man City.The Southampton star, 27, has been added to the Reds summer shopping as they search for two new central midfielders as part of their planned close-season overhaul. But that is set to bring them into direct competition with their local rivals as Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of the England international.The City boss described Ward-Prowse as the best dead-ball specialist in world football earlier this season.

Gareth Bale decided not to take part in Real Madrid's title celebrations today claiming that a back spasm meant he had to play things safe and sit it out.Los Blancos wrapped up their 35th La Liga triumph with a 4-0 win over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu, with goals from Karim Benzema, Rodrygo and Marco Asensio sealing the three points. Players and staff soaked it all in after the game amid jubilant on-field celebrations, but Bale - who has featured just seven times all season for Carlo Ancelotti's side - was no where to be seen.The 32-year-old later posted a photo of the festivities, along with the caption: "So disappointed that I’m not able to be part of the celebrations this evening due to a bad back spasm but really proud of the team for winning the title! Enjoy tonight boys!"Despite playing a central role in one of Real Madrid's most successful ever periods - winning 15 major trophies and scoring the winning goal in two Champions League finals - Bale's relationship with the Madridistas has been non-existent for some time.The Welshman hasn't been a permanent fixture in the side for three years and looks set to end his nine-year association with the club this summer with his contract weeks from expiring.

Jose Mourinho guided the Blues to their first top-flight title in 50 years, breaking the duopoly of Arsenal and Manchester United in the process. In the end, it proved a canter for Chelsea who lost just once to finish 12 points clear of the Gunners.It was the first of three Chelsea titles for Mourinho, and one that cemented several first-team stars as club legends.

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Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes Manchester City ace Gabriel Jesus is an ‘elite’ striker, amid the Brazilian’s links to Mikel Arteta’s Gunners. Jesus followed up his four-goal haul against Watford with a vital goal in Pep Guardiola’s side’s sensational 4-3 first-leg victory against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final.