MONACO -- Three thoughts on Monaco's stunning 3-1 win over Manchester City, giving them a victory on away goals (6-6 aggregate) and a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals.
1. Man City go close but Guardiola's selection proves costly
Manchester City and Pep Guardiola will look back on their Champions League exit at the hands of AS Monaco and know they blew a golden chance to win the competition this season, but much of the blame must lie at the feet of the City manager.
City lost 3-1 on the night, going out on away goals after a 6-6 draw on aggregate, but they had the game in the bag after the 5-3 first-leg victory and also when they regained the overall lead with Leroy Sane's second-half goal in Stade Louis II.