Manchester City Fans Blocked From Leaving Stadium As Juventus Add Misery on Guardiola

• Manchester City were beaten 2-0 by Juventus to leave their hopes of qualifying for the next round in jeopardy
• Pep Guardiola's side sit in 22nd place with eight points, one above the elimination places from the Champions League
• Their fans were treated to an embarrassing moment after they were blocked from leaving the stadium before the game was over

Manchester City's slump under Pep Guardiola continued after they were beaten 2-0 by Juventus on 11 December.

Guardiola watched his side succumb to goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie at the Allianz Stadium, which condemned them to only one win in their last ten games.

Manchester City's loss of form this season

It has been an uncharacteristic spell for Guardiola, who is yet to figure out how to play without his midfield lynchpin, Rodri. They have sunk to fourth place in the Premier League and 22nd in the Champions League.

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Their loss in Turin leaves the 2022 Champions League winners in jeopardy of not qualifying for the knockout rounds of the new format.

Manchester City fans blocked from leaving Juventus' stadium

The travelling fans suffered another embarrassing moment as they were blocked from leaving the stadium.

ESPN journalist Mark Ogden, who was at the stadium, reported an announcement had been made for the fans to sit down until the game ended.

"Man City fans trying to leave the Juventus Stadium have just been told over loudspeaker that they have to stay until they're allowed out. Brutal."

Reactions to the post:

Here are some of the responses from fans.

@TheYoroEra:

"Now they’re finally experiencing what it feels like to lose."

@mavs_cowboys_:

"Imagine traveling to Italy to see your team play and then leaving early."

@friezsnake:

"The stadium told City fans Stay humble."

@wilsoncoker9:

"Champions of England has been reduced to nothing."

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@FarmAfri:

"Unfair practice."

Why Manchester City fans were blocked from leaving

The Sun adds that it is common practice for fans to be denied early exits to prevent fan disturbances before the game ends. The practice is said to be more common with Italian teams.

What next for Manchester City?

Guardiola now has two games to ensure they qualify for the next round. They will play Paris Saint-Germain away before wrapping up against Club Brugge. In the league, they host Manchester United in the derby this weekend before going away to Aston Villa.

Guardiola positive despite defeat

Briefly News has also reported that Pep Guardiola focused on the positives after Manchester City’s Champions League defeat to Juventus. Despite a 2-0 loss, Guardiola defended his team’s performance, emphasizing that they played well.

However, the defeat leaves City in a challenging situation, with their progress to the UCL knockout stages uncertain.

Source: TUKO.co.ke