Pep Guardiola admits he's keen for Manchester City to avoid Barcelona in the Champions League this season.
Pep Guardiola says the affection he has for Barcelona ‘destroys me’ Pep Guardiola admits he’s keen for Manchester City to avoid Barcelona in the Champions League this season. City, who were dumped out by Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter final last season, have made a solid start to their new campaign in Europe with a draw against Inter and a 4-0 demolition of Slovan Bratislava earlier this month.
I was born in a small town nearby, it’s never easy to play against them.’ Asked how he felt about the new Champions League format, Guardiola said: ‘I don’t understand, I just coach. ‘I think we’ll be able to answer this question only at the end of the season.’ Guardiola also paid tribute to Lionel Messi when asked how he got the best out of the Argentine during their time together at Barcelona. ‘You have to know him,’ Guardiola said.
UK Politics Entertainment Sport Technology Lifestyle
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Guardiola says Foden 'has started not to shoot' after Man City goalManchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about Phil Foden after their Champions League win
Read more »
Pep Guardiola names three Premier League managers he feels 'weaker' againstThe Manchester City manager has admitted that he doesn't enjoy coming up against Premier League coaches who he has a friendly relationship with - claiming he feels 'weaker'
Read more »
Pep Guardiola names three fellow Premier League bosses he feels 'weaker' against with Man CityThe Man City boss will talk to Julen Lopetegui, Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca post matches
Read more »
Pep Guardiola: Every Premier League Team Wants Man City PunishedManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has responded to claims that most top-flight English clubs want his team punished by an independent commission investigating 115 alleged rule breaches. Guardiola stated that he agrees with La Liga president Javier Tebas' assertion and believes justice will prevail in the case.
Read more »
Pep Guardiola Leaves Reporters Gobsmacked With Claim About This Premier League SeasonManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a bold claim about the current Premier League season, suggesting that only three teams in the world are capable of achieving true success.
Read more »
Pep Guardiola feels 'weaker' coaching against three Premier League managersManchester City boss Pep Guardiola has named the three Premier League managers he feels 'weaker' against - with former clubs and teammates among them
Read more »