Manchester City will go to Real Madrid 'to win' semi-final second leg, says Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will go to the Bernabeu to win the Champions League semi-final second leg after earning a slender advantage with a thrilling 4-3 victory at the Etihad on Tuesday.

Early goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus gave City a comfortable lead, before Karim Benzema pulled one back in the first half. Phil Foden restored City's two-goal advantage after the break, only for Vinicius Jr to keep Real Madrid in touching distance.

City again pulled clear through a stunning Bernardo Silva strike but the Premier League leaders will protect a one-goal lead after Benzema scored his second with a superb Panenka-style penalty.

With the second leg taking place at the Bernabeu next Wednesday, Guardiola insisted City will not be cagey in Spain in an attempt to protect their lead but will look to take the game to Real Madrid as they attempt to reach their second successive Champions League final.

"It was a fantastic game for both sides. We did many good things. Unfortunately we conceded goals and we could not score more. But two games and we have another one in one week," Guardiola told BT Sport.

"We played a fantastic game against an incredible team. The moments where they rise and come back into the game in the first half I think we gave them as our build-up was so nervous. Normally we are so safe and so good. Also they press really good and strong. All around the world and for Manchester City, we are so proud. But it is about reaching the final and sometimes football happens. We go to Madrid to try to win the game."

The win over Real Madrid keeps City firmly in the hunt for a Champions League and Premier League double. City lead the league table by one point and next face Leeds United on Saturday,