Pep Guardiola counts cost after Bernardo Silva red as City lose to Real Madrid

Manchester City were eliminated by Real Madrid after a 2-1 defeat that completed a 5-1 aggregate loss and a third successive knockout exit to their old rivals. Pep Guardiola insisted the result was not his farewell, noting he remains under contract for another year and saying, "Next season, we will be back." The prospect of his departure at the end of the season has hung over City all campaign, but he dismissed questions about his future.

The tie was effectively over after 20 minutes when Bernardo Silva received a red card and conceded the penalty that Vinicius Jr converted. Madrid built on that platform: Vinicius threatened repeatedly, had a goal ruled out and sealed the win with a stoppage-time finish, later calling this the "best part of the season." Thibaut Courtois made a string of important saves before leaving at half-time with an "overload" injury.

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