🚨🗣️•Pep Guardiola: “If Real Madrid score 1 goal in the first 20 minutes at the Bernabéu, Arsenal can forget the dream of winning the UEFA Champions League this season.” 

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***I saw this information circulating all over social media and the internet at large***, ***”A BOLD”*** (and very Pep-like) statement—if he actually said it! That kind of quote would definitely stir things up before a big match. ***But just to clarify,*** this doesn’t sound ***like something Pep would publicly say about Arsenal***, especially while they’re still in the competition. 

***After I reviewed recent news and official sources,*** there is no credible evidence that Pep Guardiola made the statement mentioned about Real Madrid scoring a goal in the first 20 minutes at the Bernabéu and Arsenal’s chances of winning the UEFA Champions League this season.

***In fact,*** Arsenal’s recent performance in the Champions League has been impressive. In the quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid on April 8, 2025, Arsenal secured a dominant 3-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium. Declan Rice scored two sensational free-kicks, and Mikel Merino added a third, putting Arsenal in a strong position ahead of the return leg at the Bernabéu . 

***Therefore, the quote attributed to Guardiola does not appear to be accurate or substantiated by recent events I managed to view***
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***Nevertheless*** I can’t wait for the second leg because it’s high-stakes, full of drama, and anything can happen. Madrid’s UCL magic vs. Arsenal’s hunger to prove themselves — ***”IT’S GONNA BE ELECTRIC”***
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