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John Stones reveals Pep Guardiola's brutal message to Man City stars after they capitulated in 3-2 defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League

John Stones has revealed that Man City's stars were told to 'take accountability' by Pep Guardiola after their 3-2 defeat by Real Madrid on Tuesday night.

City looked poised to arrive in the Spanish capital next week with a one-goal lead after Erling Haaland successfully converted his 80th-minute penalty following a foul on Phil Foden.

The strike, the Norwegian's second of the game, came after Kylian Mbappe had restored parity for Real Madrid in fortuitous fashion. The hosts then conceded twice in the final six minutes at the Etihad, as the visitors sealed all three points.