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Pep Guardiola seemingly aimed a dig at Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku, saying Man City won the Champions because he missed from close range.
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City got lucky to emerge champions of Europe because Romelu Lukaku missed a crucial goal from three yards.
The Cityzens became champions of Europe after making several attempts at the title as Guardiola won his third tournament as a manager, Goal.
City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the final and became treble champions after winning the Premier League and the FA Cup.
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However, Lukaku who came in as a second half substitute missed a chance from close range and the Spanish manager took note of the event.
While speaking to Spanish news media outlet Marca, Guardiola recalled the missed chance by Lukaku who should have sent the match into extra time.
What Guardiola said about Lukaku
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Guardiola was asked about Barcelona’s success under coach Xavi Hernandez and he aimed a dig at the Belgian striker relating it to the Champions League final.
"They have won the league and the club knows what they have to do. Xavi and [club director] Mateu Alemany know much better than me what they have to do. I don't know. I am European champion because a player failed three metres from the goalie."
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