BERLIN: Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola hailed what he said was a successful season despite the 5-0 aggregate defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinal and said he would not change the way his team played football.
The 4-0 loss to Real in Munich on Tuesday was extremely bitter for the Bavarians, who had been virtually invincible up until clinching the league title with seven games left in March.
“I am surprised that we did it so well in this season,” Guardiola told reporters ahead of Saturday’s league game against struggling Hamburg SV. “We showed a lot of good things. I am satisfied with this squad. We were outstanding with this system and these players,” said the Spaniard.
Guardiola said he would not change a thing in the way his team played after their overwhelming possession against Real over both legs failed to yield a single goal.
“I have my ideas and I have to convince my players,” he said. “Following this defeat I am even more convinced of my philosophy.” (Reuters)
