Manchester United Had Eight Players in the Penalty Box – Pep Guardiola Delighted at Bayern Munich Victory

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has said that he is proud of the way his team performed against English giants Manchester United after the German club beat David Moyes’ team 3-1 in the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.


Having drawn the opening leg 1-1 at Old Trafford last week, the Bundesliga champions made it to the semi-finals of the European tournament on an aggregate win of 4-2, and the Spanish boss is delighted with the way his team responded against a tough unit.

“The Champions League quarter-finals are always a tough test and that was the case again today. United had their goalkeeper and eight players in the penalty box”, the 43-year-old was quoted as saying by the club’s official site.

“We were patient and had a little bit of luck in front of goal. But we’re through to the semi-finals and I’m very, very proud of my team.

“I’m happy and delighted. The players ran their hearts out today and worked really hard. This is the best part of the season and we’re in a great situation”, he added.

The treble-chasing Bavarians, who are defending their Champions League title this year, will now be looking to repeat their feat once their opponents are decided by the draw on Friday. They will also play Kaiserslautern in the German Cup semi-final at the Allianz Arena on 16th April.