Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola concedes they were caught out by RB Leipzig after their 1-1 draw on Wednesday night.
Riyad Mahrez had City in front before Josko Gvardiol's equaliser in this Champions League round 16 first-leg clash in Germany.
Guardiola said, "They made a step forward and pressed higher and we had more problems to make the build-up. After the goal, we concede and we come back and played a good last 15-20 minutes. We had good chances in both halves and a good result and we go to decide it in Manchester.
"I am happy for the whole game, not just the first half. What do you expect? That we play a friendly game here? How many games have you seen from Leipzig? You expect us to come here and win 0-5? That is not a reality. This is a competition that in the group stage many important teams are out. It is difficult. We are a good team and we do many, many good things. We continued to do this. People expect us to come here and win 0-4, I am sorry we are not able to do this.
"I saw the team good, especially in the middle. I thought about Phil [Foden]. In the end, I decide to continue with what I have, especially the back four. Bernardo [Silva] was giving a lot of control in the middle.
"I didn't see it so I cannot talk, but I know what happens in these situations."