Guardiola acknowledged that the loss was disappointing, especially since it was the FA Cup final and the team had worked hard to reach this stage. However, he expressed pride in his team's performance, noting that they played better than in their previous encounters with Palace, including a 5-2 win at home.

The manager also praised his team's efforts, saying that they had played well and created opportunities, but were unable to capitalize on them due to the presence of many players in the box. He vowed that the team would learn from this experience and bounce back stronger for their remaining two finals to qualify for the Champions League.

Guardiola was also asked about his decision to introduce Claudio Echeverri as a substitute in the second half, and he stated that it was not a bad decision. He praised Echeverri's performance, highlighting his ability to navigate small spaces and create opportunities in the game.