This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Manchester City, trailing 0-3 against Real Madrid after the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 last week at the Bernabéu, put up a spirited performance against the fifteen-time European champions but ultimately lost 1-2. At the end, coach Pep Guardiola shook hands with Real Madrid players on the Etihad pitch, but things took an unexpected turn when he met Rudiger. The German defender was visibly unhappy with the Manchester City manager, and his coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, had to pull him away. Even after they were separated, Guardiola continued to look in Rudiger's direction. Despite some smiles, the exchange of words between the two was not friendly. What’s going on with Guardiola and Rudiger 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/n7dh Flqik2 Why would the German have an issue with Guardiola after Real Madrid convincingly secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals? It is speculated that he was still dissatisfied with Guardiola due to comments the Spaniard made after City defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League group stage last December. Guardiola praised Real forward Rodrygo but was less gracious towards Rudiger, insisting that the defender should have been sent off. For City, hopes of a dramatic turnaround were dashed just 20 minutes into the second leg when Bernardo Silva received a straight red card for blocking a shot heading towards the goal with his hand. Vinícius Júnior, from the penalty spot, extended the lead to 4-0 on aggregate, thus securing Real Madrid's place in the quarter-finals. Erling Haaland equalized before halftime, but Vini Júnior confirmed the victory with his second goal of the match, shortly before the final whistle, making it 2-1 (5-1 on aggregate).
Things Got Between Rudiger remains central to this story.
Things Got Between Rudiger remains central to this story.
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