When questioned about whether he'd be reaching out to Mourinho with his appreciation, Guardiola responded: "Yeah, of course. Latest news and analysis via the MEN’s Manchester City Facebook page‌"So when their goalkeeper goes up, we said, 'why you go'? Finishing in the top eight, considering how the Champions League has become, every team is really really tough, so we are really pleased. "A fantastic goal, a historic goal, a goal that nearly brought the whole stadium down - and I think it was very deserved for us," he said. ‌The Champions League draw takes place on Friday afternoon, and that will be when Man City discover which side of the draw they will be on for the round of 16.

Source: Express January 29, 2026 10:47 UTC