Guardiola said, “He thought that the leg was a bit high, but he (Lewis) was on the grass, he touched the ball,” said Guardiola.
“They go to touch the ball for speed. Rico had no intention, he is a person who never intends to hurt anyone.
“It was unnecessary, honestly, a red card, but the referee had a different opinion and it is a boss. They examined the var, so we accept it.”
Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku’s first-half goal won the city against 22-time Morocco Champion in Group G.