Manchester City was eliminated from the Champions League after being knocked out of the knockout stage by Real Madrid, with a total score of 5:1.
Although the season has been difficult, the latest elimination especially left its mark at the Etihad, where an interesting scene took place last night.
After the game, City manager Pep Guardiola greeted the players and opponents, visibly smiling, despite the heavy defeat.
However, when he approached Antonio Rudiger, the atmosphere changed.
The German had something to complain about to Guardiola, apparently unhappy with something that happened during the game.
Guardiola felicita a todos los jugadores del Real Madrid, todos les dan la mano sin problema, hasta que llega el demente de Rudiger y le empieza a decir de todo. Ese chico necesita ayuda urgente, tiene problemas serios. Es peligroso. pic.twitter.com/6W8e6aXGFg
— -1899- (@_Futbolero_) March 18, 2026
The smile on Guardiola’s face soon disappeared as he realized the seriousness of the situation. The other players had to separate them on the field, and soon the coach of Real, Alvaro Arbeloa, arrived.
Guardiola then calmly walked away, while Rudiger continued to complain to him from a distance. In the end, the Spaniard responded with an unusual gesture – he sent him a kiss.
This unexpected moment additionally marked last night’s match and showed how many emotions reigned after the relegation from the elite competition, according to sources from Etihad.
(Vijesti.ba)
