Real Madrid were successful in keeping Erling Haaland quiet in the Champions League semi final.
That is according to his manager Pep Guardiola, who admitted the Norway striker did not have one of his better games.
Despite significant endeavor on his part, Haaland was not able to get the time and space he needed to impact the game.
The pockets and distances between the central defenders and full-backs was occupied for attacking midfielders," Guardiola told reporters post-game.
For [Luka] Modric, Toni Kroos and [Federico] Valverde. Twin central defender close to Erling, it was not easy for him. He moved well and had his chances."
When we were better they score, when they were better we score," Guardiola added.
Tight, tight game. The Bernabeu in the semi-final, sometimes we had good moments and sometimes it was difficult with the quality they have on the ball. Final next Wednesday at home with our people.
They are so demanding, with the experience and quality. We are travelling to Manchester and we will see what we can do better.
When you play this kind of game it is like a play-off, so hopefully we can learn, defend better and attack better."
