Guardiola happy with performance against ‘top class team’

“Phil turned and shot and two crosses that Gundo was there, other players don’t have those qualities.

“The way they defend, I said after 35 minutes I want to make this change. After what happened with Kevin and the doctors said he was not ready to play, but I wanted to make the change anyway.

“I don’t know [how Kevin is]. I didn’t speak with doctors yet. I will have more info tomorrow.

“I have the weapons and sometimes we need something different. We need it against this structure.

“Lautaro goes with Rodri and doesn’t allow you to see spaces. I needed players with specifics and that’s [the only reason I made the half-time subs].

“There is  a long way to go. For many years I don’t talk about trophies at all. In the Champions League, the emotions are completely different.

“We have advantage to play at home, but I admire teams who defend well. We defend really well also.

“We concede clear chances on the transition, but not much more than that. I know how good they are.

“They are top class team, and we behave really well. We prefer to win but I don’t have regrets, I like everything we have done today.”