Roy Keane slams ‘brave but stupid’ Manchester City tactics in the 4-0 defeat at Barcelona and claims their ‘decision-making was all wrong’
ROY KEANE condemned Manchester City’s ‘brave but stupid approach’ as Barcelona humbled old boss Pep Guardiola.
Claudio Bravo‘s rash red card ruined Guardiola‘s Nou Camp return as Lionel Messi went on to bag a treble in Barca’s 4-0 Champions League Group C win.
Claudio Bravo troops off after his sending-off as City paid for adventurous styleGetty ImagesHat-trick scorer Lionel Messi wins a penalty – missed by Neymar with this foul from Manchester City defender Aleksandar KolarovPA:Press Association
And pundit Keane claimed that match-turning moment when keeper Bravo mis-hit a pass and handled outside his area to stop a lob from Luis Suarez typified City‘s failings.
The ex-Manchester United legend told ITV’s Champions League Highlights show: “City‘s approach to the game was very brave but very stupid as well.
“We can highlight the goalkeeper getting sent off but a few of the goals were from players guilty of over-playing in the wrong areas.
EPA Pep Guardiola gives instructions to Man City striker and substitute Sergio Aguero[/caption]
City see Lionel Messi sneak in to slot the opener for Barcelona at the Nou CampReuters
"That's the principle in football for a number of years.
"Everyone loves to see good football but it's your decision about when to play and when to clear your lines.
"Clearly City got punished for a number of mistakes they have made.
"The decision-making was all wrong."
Guardiola congratulates Barcelona coach Luis Enrique after Man City slumped to a deceptive 4-0 defeat in this Champions League group gameEPA
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