Pep Guardiola hails ‘really good’ Man City response in Champions League opener

Pep Guardiola gestures during the win over Red Star Belgrade (Nigel French/PA)

Pep Guardiola felt his team were given a useful test after coming from behind to begin their Champions League defence with a 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.

The holders were stunned when the Serbian champions claimed a shock lead on the stroke of half-time through Osman Bukari in Tuesday’s Group G clash at the Etihad Stadium.