Bayern coach Pep Guardiola felt his side underperformed despite
creating the majority of an entertaining game's chances in a 1-0 victory
over Manchester City in their first match of the Champions League
campaign on Wednesday.
Former City defender Jerome Boateng gave the German champions the
victory over their English counterparts when he struck from the edge of
the box in the 90th minute thanks to a slight deflection off Mario
Gotze.
Guardiola said he felt the goal was coming as Bayern controlled the match's closing stages.
"We played well. In the first 20 minutes, Manchester were better than
we were but the last 15 minutes we dominated," he said. "We created a
lot of opportunities to score but it was not easy against them. We
played with a lot of courage and we won and we earned it."
Guardiola paid tribute to the resilience of Manchester City, who were
without manager Manuel Pellegrini as he served a touchline ban.
"I know Manuel Pellegrini very well, his defensive movements in the
back line are first class, almost perfect," the Bayern manager said. "It
is not easy creating so many chances but we were consistent. We tried,
we made everything and we deserved it.
Bayern are in second place in Group E, behind on goal difference to Roma, who trounced CSKA Moscow 5-1 on Wednesday.
"We know how difficult this group is. We know it will not be decided
until the last game so to start with this victory is very important for
us."
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