“That’s German culture – stand up, don’t sink,” praises Guardiola Stefan Ortega

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“That’s the German culture – stand up, don’t go down,” Guardiola praised his goalkeeper

Status: 15.05.2024 | Reading time: 2 minutes

He knew who he had to thank: City coach Pep Guardiola praised his goalkeeper Stefan Ortega effusively after the game

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Former Bundesliga goalkeeper Stefan Ortega puts Manchester City on course for the title with spectacular saves. The praise is overwhelming – coach Pep Guardiola suddenly even throws himself onto the pitch.

A brilliant performance from German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has kept Manchester City on course for the Premier League title and left coach Pep Guardiola raving. “He saves us – otherwise Arsenal would be champions,” said the coach after the 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur, which took City to the top of the English championship.

The former Bielefeld Ortega came on in the 69th minute for Ederson, who was injured after a collision, which caused heated discussions on the sidelines. Ederson left the field angry and had to be calmed down by his coach. City’s regular goalkeeper continued to argue, threw his gloves onto the bench in frustration and kicked a medical kit. Meanwhile, Ortega made some spectacular saves and saved his team from equalizing.

“In one-on-one situations, Stefan is one of the best goalkeepers I have seen in my entire life,” said Guardiola. “That’s the German culture – stand up, don’t sink.” Teammate Rodri also praised the 31-year-old Ortega effusively. “Stefan was just incredible. If they score at 1-0, we’re out. He made three outstanding saves. I have no words,” said the Spaniard.

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One of Ortega’s actions in the final phase in particular caused Guardiola and the City fans to freak out. After former Dortmund player Manuel Akanji lost the ball, South Korean Heung-Min Son ran towards the goal alone, but Ortega saved his team from equalizing with a save. Guardiola grabbed his head on the sideline and even lay down on the stadium lawn after the scene, stunned.

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Shortly afterwards, star striker Erling Haaland completed the important victory with his second goal. Thanks to this success, City moved past Arsenal FC before the last matchday of the Premier League and went into the last matchday with a two-point lead.