"Kovacic Reflects on Manchester City's Resilient Victory Over Club Brugge"
Mateo Kovacic expressed his confidence and belief in his team after Manchester City secured a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory against Club Brugge, ensuring their place in the Champions League knockout rounds. The match, which took place on the final day of the group stage, had City in a perilous position. They were in 25th place and needed a win to have any hope of advancing. However, things looked bleak when the Belgian side took a 1-0 lead just before halftime, thanks to an impressive strike by Raphael Onyedika.
Despite the challenging first half, City came out stronger in the second half, with Kovacic playing a key role in turning the game around. His 53rd-minute equalizer set the stage for a dominant second half, where City scored two more goals to secure a hard-fought victory. Kovacic, speaking to TNT Sports after the match, made it clear that the most important thing was securing the three points and advancing to the next stage, regardless of the struggles along the way.
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"It was a tough group stage for us, but we are through, and that's what matters most," Kovacic said. "Every Champions League game is difficult, and we knew that whoever comes next will also be tough. But what matters is that we won this game and made it through." His words highlighted the significance of the victory, particularly after a first-half setback.
Kovacic also acknowledged the support of City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, and the fans, whose encouragement played a huge part in lifting the team after going behind. "We showed great character in the second half," he continued. "The team really came together, and we were able to fight back and get the result we needed."
When asked about his team’s potential going forward, Kovacic was full of belief. "We knew we had to rely on our quality, and we did. We’re a great team, and we showed that by coming back from a 1-0 deficit. It's important to remember that we are here to go through, and we have a good squad."
In the end, it was a display of resilience and confidence from Manchester City, and Kovacic’s words served as a testament to the belief within the squad that, no matter the adversity, they have what it takes to go far in the competition.
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