Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called on his players to respond to the 0-3 defeat to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The return match is scheduled for Tuesday at 12:00 UAE time. Guardiola appears optimistic about the possibility of a comeback, using the Spanish side as an example of overcoming a deficit. After a disappointing draw in the league, the Catalan addressed his players: "If they don't believe in it, that's their problem. What do we have to lose?" He continued: "Has it ever happened in history that Real Madrid came back? I don't know how many matches... 50 matches in the Champions League, have they ever come back from a 0-3 deficit? The result is difficult, of course, but we must try, out of respect for the people, for the fans, and for our work, right?"
