MADRID -- Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will have to improve if they want to win the Champions League this season, despite inflicting a damaging home defeat on Real Madrid .

City came from behind to win 2-1 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday to increase the pressure on Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso.

It felt like a statement result for Guardiola's side -- who haven't won away at Real Madrid since 2020 -- but the City boss said afterwards that he needs to see more to be convinced that they are genuine contenders to lift the trophy.

"We are not ready, we are away," said Guardiola.

"In February we will be better. These kinds of games, we have been here before and played better and lost. The players made a big effort but we still have much to improve.

"I take it but I know the real

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