After a frustrating Champions League night, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola issued a stern warning to the team, demanding that the players quickly shake off their negative emotions and do everything they can to reverse their recent slump.

Manchester City suffered a shock 1-3 defeat away to Norwegian powerhouse Bodø/Glimt, not only a humiliating loss but also the unfortunate incident of midfield maestro Rodri being sent off with a red card. Currently, if Manchester City wants to secure a top-eight finish in the group stage and direct qualification, they must win their final home game against Galatasaray.

In the post-match interview, Guardiola admitted that the team is currently going through an extremely difficult period. Manchester City's performance has been less than ideal since 2025, with only three points in their last four Premier League matches and a recent loss in the Manchester derby against Manchester United.

Faced with a wave of injuries and controversies both on and off the field, Guardiola pointed out that there seemed to be a sense of fatalism within the locker room, as if everything was going wrong.

“We feel like every detail, whether it’s luck or the refereeing, is working against us, but we have to try to change this dynamic,” Guardiola said. “We can’t take anything for granted. Next we have Wolves, then Galatasaray, and the team has to bounce back.”

Despite Bodø/Glimt's historic victory over an English team, Guardiola insisted he never underestimated his opponents. He emphasized that the team, a Europa League semi-finalist last season, displayed exceptional tactical sophistication.

For Manchester City, the immediate priority is to regain their winning form in the league match against Wolves this weekend, thereby rebuilding their confidence for the crucial Champions League match that follows.