Video: documentary exposes Guardiola’s pulling of ears before ruling out Cancelo

Portuguese full-back only played three more games after being sent off against Fulham

The Netflix documentary Treble Winnersabout Manchester City’s journey in the 2022/23 season, which culminated in winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup, shows Pep Guardiola’s tugging of the squad’s ears after the hard-fought victory over Fulham, a game in which João Cancelo was sent off for committing a penalty foul.

«How many years together, boys? This stadium was full of emotion. I love you, but… It’s not for the victory itself, you know that? It’s because of the way we played for 70 minutes, 10 against 11. It could be one of the happiest days I’ve had here because this is the reason why we are here, the emotion”, said the Catalan coach.

Then he focused on the Portuguese international’s mistake, who would only play three more games for the team, before leaving for Germany, reinforcing Bayern on loan: «For the Champions League, we have to learn from this. We cannot make mistakes. It’s impossible. Impossible.”

In the match in question, Julian Álvarez advanced the citizens in the 17th minute, but a foul for maximum punishment, committed by Cancelo in the 26th minute, allowed Andreas Pereira to equalize, with Haaland eventually saving the team of Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias with a goal in the 90+5′.