Manchester City fullback Bacary Sagna insists they cannot shrug off defeat to Real Madrid.

City were thrashed 4-1 in Melbourne by the Spanish giants.

"We didn't respond well to the way they attacked or the way they played," the Frenchman said of Friday night's humiliation.

“We have to work hard because in two weeks the season starts, so we still have time to talk to each and communicate a bit more.

“When we are not synchronised on the pitch it makes it difficult.

“I think we still have some things to learn and get better, but I am confident in the team."