WHAT JUST HAPPENED?! Pep Guardiola’s shocking pitch side confrontation with Man City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega after the 2-2 draw against Brentford has left fans absolutely stunned!
What Pep Guardiola Did to Stefan Ortega After Man City vs Brentford Left Fans Stunned
Pep Guardiola’s post-match interaction with goalkeeper Stefan Ortega following Manchester City’s 2-2 draw against Brentford has left fans astonished.
Manchester City had been poised to reclaim a spot in the Premier League’s top four after Phil Foden’s double put them in the lead. However, a late header from Brentford’s Christian Norgaard canceled their advantage, leaving City in sixth place. Chelsea’s late equalizer against Bournemouth compounded City’s disappointment.
Norgaard’s goal came after Ortega managed to get both hands on the ball but could only redirect it into the corner of the net. Guardiola was visibly displeased with Ortega’s effort and wasted no time expressing his frustration as he entered the pitch after the final whistle.
Known for his passionate and sometimes unconventional interactions with players, Guardiola’s actions caught fans off guard. He initially wrapped his arm around Ortega in a manner that appeared aggressive, proceeding to shout at the goalkeeper multiple times. As the pair walked off the field, Guardiola patted Ortega on the back of the head, though the animated discussion continued all the way to the dressing room.
After the game, Guardiola shared his thoughts with TNT Sports, reflecting on the missed opportunity. “We are disappointed because we were 2-0 up and didn’t manage well after 2-1,” he explained. “Towards the end, they had more players in the box, and we struggled because of the options we had. Unfortunately, we couldn’t close the game.”
He added: “Our forwards were brilliant, but we didn’t make the best decisions in the final third. We need to commit more and attack the keeper more effectively. But it’s fine—this isn’t an easy place to come to. Maybe in past seasons, we’ve had more chances here, but today we couldn’t win. It is what it is, and we need to improve our management of such situations.”
