Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is keen on avoiding one club in the UEFA Champions League, suggesting that it's not an easy task to face them.
The decorated Manchester City manager admitted it was never easy to play against such a teamWith three UCL titles under his belt, Guardiola deeply understands the challenges ahead, especially when determining the team that could threaten City's quest for European dominance.
Pep Guardiola is keen on avoiding one of his former clubs in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League. Photo: Gareth Copley.City quickly bounced back, though, with a commanding victory over Slovan Bratislava, reaffirming their intent to compete for the title. The competition will only intensify as City prepares for their remaining group-stage fixtures against Sparta Prague, Sporting CP, Feyenoord, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, and Club Bruges.Yet, when asked which team he would rather avoid in Europe's top competition, Guardiola named a former club.
"The affection I have for them destroys me. I was born in a small town nearby; it’s never easy to play against them."Despite an early setback in their Champions League opener against Monaco, they made a strong comeback and thrashed Young Boys 5-0, proving they remain a force to be reckoned with., the City boss has faced the Catalan giants four times, with two victories and two losses, showcasing his tactical acumen when facing his old club.
Since joining the club in 2016, he has coached them to seven English top-flight titles, four of these consecutively. However, Guardiola has hinted that winning another Premier League trophy with the Citizens is not his priority.Justin Williams is a multimedia journalist who recently completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Film & Multimedia Production and English Literary Studies from the University of Cape Town.
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