John Stones has admitted feelings of “anger and frustration” compared to the dramatic collapse of Manchester City against Real Madrid.
An Erling-Haaland-Elfmeter performed 2-1 in the game in the Champions League on Tuesday, but the former Cityzen Brahim Diaz connected four minutes before the end before Jude Bellingham’s aftermath winner sealed a famous comeback.
It was the latest blow in a long series of frustrating results for City this season, and since the Premier League master was now at risk of not qualifying for the Ko phases of the Champions League, Stones is not afraid to express his disappointment .
“I don’t know how to put it in words immediately, it is so raw and frustrating for everyone,” said Stones after the last whistle.
“We were in the game until so late and then there are two situations that happen and we admit. It is frustrating as a defender to get this result. It is a feeling of anger and frustration.”
Manager Pep Guardiola insisted that everyone in the club has to take responsibility for the team’s fighting – “There are only bad decisions, it is all. Everyone has to be responsible. I am not taking it on. are all ” – and Stones agreed. The evaluation of his boss.
“We have to see games better,” the central defender continued after the game. “The manager said we had to take responsibility for what we do on the field. I think we do. We have to put up when these bad moments happen.
“We had a great opportunity to go into the Bernabeu with a 2-1 lead. It is not enough. We have to remain positive, which is now difficult.
“As the manager says, we have to look at ourselves and take on accountability.”