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Pep Guardiola frustrated as Manchester City schedule forces changes ahead of Real Madrid rematch

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Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Getafe - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - May 13, 2023 Real Madrid's Marco Asensio celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Overview

  • Real Madrid rested many key players with a crucial second leg Champions League semi-final against Manchester City approaching.
  • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed frustration with having to play Everton before the Champions League semi-final second leg, citing an overly congested schedule.
  • Manchester City couldn't play on Saturday due to the Eurovision song contest in Liverpool, adding to Guardiola's frustration.
  • Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid need victories to keep Barcelona from winning La Liga.