Summary
Ederson will reap the rewards from thwarting European football's most potent attacking force, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes.
City romped to a 4-1 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid in Los Angeles Wednesday, after a second-half blitz saw Guardiola's side secure a first preseason victory. However, prior to defender Nicolas Otamendi breaking the deadlock and changing the course of the game with the opening goal early in the second half, City had been indebted to new goalkeeper Ederson making several superb saves.
Two of City's four second-half goals in the International Champions Cup tie came from corners with center-halves Otamendi and John Stones both getting on the score sheet.
Teenage substitute Brahim Diaz eventually added a fourth for City with a superb fourth goal, before Oscar Rodriguez grabbed a late consolation for Real with an even better strike.
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