PEP GUARDIOLA WARNING: “Bernabéu is a trap — Arteta must do THESE TWO things or face humiliation”
After Arsenal’s brilliant 3-0 win, Pep warns his protégé Mikel Arteta about Real Madrid’s fortress and the dangers that lie ahead.
Speaking openly, Pep said:
“They’ve lifted the shame of what Madrid did to me at the Etihad. Kudos to Arteta. But if he’s not careful, it’ll be worse at the Bernabéu.”
Guardiola revealed two critical tactics:
1. Defensive Discipline: “Vinícius and Rodrygo punish space. Keep it tight, especially in transitions.”
2. Possession Control: “Don’t let Madrid play. Suffocate them with the ball or they’ll suffocate you with counters.”
Pep also warned Arteta to be mentally ready:
“Madrid feeds on fear at home. The stadium becomes a monster. You don’t play against eleven, you play against history.”
The Bernabéu clash is now set to become a tactical and emotional war — Arteta vs Ancelotti, wit
h Europe watching.
