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Pep Guardiola said the challenge of managing the quest for a quadruple history in Manchester City was "a joy."
Saturday's FA Cup semifinal against Brighton at Wembley marks the start of a decisive playoff for City.
This match will be followed by a quarterfinal clash of the Champions League against Tottenham. In April, City, which is at the top of the league, will also be the scene of many crucial clashes in the Premier League, including an Old Trafford derby.
This means that there will be no respite for the manager and his team with matches that announce fast every two or three days while City seeks to add money. at the Carabao Cup that was won in February.
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But at his pre-game press conference before the semifinal, he asked her if he felt under pressure from monitoring such a daunting challenge. Guardiola answered unequivocally.
"Absolutely not. I feel the pressure in November, December (when you are) eight points (behind), "replied the boss.
"It's four or five months of the season and you're away or out of a competition.
"But not now, now it's a joy and incredible moments – I'm more relaxed, you have to enjoy those moments.
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"It's time to appreciate things. Try to reach the final of the FA Cup, what pressure is exercised? No pressure at all. "
Before the last eight weeks of the campaign, each match is of particular importance.
The city manager was also asked if he could indicate a time of the season when he felt he was convinced that something special could happen to the club.
"It happened (in the past), but not yet (this season)," Pep continued.
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"At (Barca) – we qualified for the Copa del Rey final in 2009, he was 10 against 11 (against Mallorca), our goalkeeper Pinto at 1-0 kept a penalty, Lionel Messi came in and scored .
"I think people also remember how we won at Stamford Bridge (in the 2009 Champions League semi-finals). We had a shot on goal and we scored in the 93rd minute to draw 1-1 and go to the end.
"(In La Liga), Barca had 12 points in advance at Christmas. Madrid only played in one competition, the points dropped and we went to Bernabeu to win, and we did (6-2) to win the championship.
"So, there are always (special) moments for the teams."
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