John Stones reveals Pep Guardiola's brutal message to Man City stars after they capitulated in 3-2 defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League John Stones has revealed that Man City's stars were told to 'take accountability' by Pep Guardiola after their 3-2 defeat by Real Madrid on Tuesday night.
Guardiola watched on as Madrid scored twice in the last 10 minutes to seal the victory.
City looked poised to arrive in the Spanish capital next week with a one-goal lead after Erling Haaland successfully converted his 80th-minute penalty following a foul on Phil Foden.
It is the third time fans have spotted self-inflicted marks on the Spaniard's face after matches in the Champions League this season, with the first coming after City's dramatic 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in November.
Erling Haaland found the back of the net on the night but it wasn't enough to seal three points.
