Manchester City drew 2-2 against Brentford on matchday 21 of the Premier League, wasting a two-goal lead. At the end of the match, a peculiar moment between Pep Guardiola and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega caught attention.
The Spanish coach was filmed effusively grabbing Ortega, sparking speculation about the meaning of the interaction. Asked at the press conference, Guardiola clarified: “I told him how well he played with the ball, how good his pass to Erling Haaland was and how happy and satisfied I am to have him.”
🚨🔵 Guardiola and Ortega after Man City’s 2-2 draw against Brentford. ()
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