He praised his team's efforts, saying: “At this stage, all games are challenging. We allowed Al Hilal to create scoring opportunities through quick transitions, but we also created many chances of our own. Overall, we played well, but unfortunately, we couldn't secure the win.”

Guardiola thanked his staff for their hard work and dedication, saying they had given everything to prepare the team for the match. He also acknowledged the impressive performance of Bono, stating: “We made many attempts, but Bono made incredible saves. That's all I can say.”

Despite the loss, Guardiola felt that his team was doing well, but he emphasized the need for rest and relaxation during the off-season. He expressed his satisfaction with the team's progress, saying: “I saw many positive things, especially the relationships between the players and the staff. We were happy and our training sessions were productive, but the level of competition in the US was extremely high.”

Guardiola noted that Al Hilal's defense was well-organized and deep, making it difficult for City to score. He added that his team needed to be more clinical in front of goal to secure a win.