Villarreal Coach Reflects on Loss to Manchester City

Villarreal’s head coach, Marcelino, expressed that a sluggish start contributed significantly to their home defeat against Manchester City.

Match Overview

Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory during the Champions League match held on Tuesday, with Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva finding the net.

Marcelino’s Insights

Following the match, Marcelino shared his thoughts:

“They clearly bested us in the first half. The initial two opportunities we missed had a significant effect on our confidence, leading to doubt.

“Once they scored, we faced difficulties, yet just as we were hitting our stride, they managed to score a second goal from a situation that we should have handled better. I believe we performed admirably in the second half and responded effectively.

“We must recognize that we faced a formidable opponent in Manchester City, but I take pride in how we performed after halftime.

“We emerged with determination, displayed strong unity, and created sufficient clear opportunities to score. I remain positive; I see the team I envision, and they seem eager.”