Head Coach Man City commented on his pre-match tactical decisions.

In the starting line-up of the first fight in the two-match quarterfinal confrontation with Liverpool, Pep Guardiola released Ilkaya Gundogana instead of the usual Rahim Sterling.

"More gear, more control, Gundogan well attacks with a second pace.

We wanted more control in the middle of the field, "explained the Spaniard after the match.

"Was this decision correct? We lost 0: 3. ", - added Guardiola.

Recall that by the 31st minute of the first half Liverpool led in the score 3-0, after which the numbers on the scoreboard did not change until the end of the match.

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