Guardiola explained that they had to adjust their plan as the game progressed. They had hoped Rodri would play for 45 minutes, but he felt he could play a bit longer. The team was doing well, and Rodri was not losing many transitions, which meant they could keep playing him.

Guardiola acknowledged that Rodri is an important player for the team. When their best player is not available, it makes a big difference. However, he was happy with Rodri's performance and hopes he will continue to help the team.

Guardiola also mentioned that the weather conditions, while hot and humid, worked in their favor. The sun was behind the clouds, which helped the team to play better.

Overall, Guardiola was pleased with Rodri's performance and believes he will be an important player for the team in the coming games.