Pep Guardiola, has confirmed that there is no tension between Manchester City and Real Madrid despite the recent controversy surrounding the Best in the World awards. Real Madrid boycotted the France Football magazine’s ceremony after Rodri won the award over Vinicius Junior. However, Guardiola stressed that the two clubs have no hard feelings ahead of their Champions League clash tomorrow.
Pep Guardiola Addresses Real Madrid’s Boycott
Guardiola made it clear that the disagreement over the award had not created any lasting issues between Manchester City and Real Madrid. Despite Real Madrid’s protest at the ceremony, the City manager reiterated that the matter is now settled.
Guardiola shared, “Vinicius had an outstanding year, just like Rodri.”.” Rodri earned the award, much like how Messi and Ronaldo once battled for it,” Guardiola commented. It’s all in the past.”
Rodri and Real Madrid’s Reaction
City midfielder Rodri’s win last October raised eyebrows when Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony, but Ruben Dias emphasized that there were no ill feelings among the Manchester City squad.
Meanwhile, Dias mentioned, “I never gave a second thought to whether it was disrespectful. I was genuinely happy for Rodri and joined in the celebration that evening.”
No Tension Ahead of Champions League Clash
Guardiola’s comments come as Manchester City prepares to face Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tomorrow, Tuesday. Guardiola’s remarks suggest both teams are focused on the upcoming match and have moved past any off-field disputes.
Final Thoughts
Despite the recent controversy, it’s clear that Manchester City and Real Madrid are not letting any off-field issues affect their relationship. With the Champions League clash imminent, both teams are preparing to focus on the game ahead.
