Pep Guardiola, Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti

Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti and two very different notions of what a manager should be
Parma, and Tanzi, were a learning experience for Ancelotti — it is not difficult to trace the roots of his definition of management to those early days. His job was simply to find a way of winning, not just in the cause of getting the most out of his players, but to meet the insatiable demands of those above him for as long as possible, too.
Carlo Ancelotti speaks out on ‘nightmare’ Pep Guardiola ahead of Man City vs Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti has described Pep Guardiola as ‘the best manager out there’ and a ‘nightmare’ to prepare for ahead of Real Madrid ’s trip to face Manchester City on Tuesday night. The two European heavyweights clash in the Champions League knockout play-off, with the first leg in Manchester before a trip to Madrid next Wednesday.
Guardiola on 'deserving' a play-off, job security and Real Madrid
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Champions League play-off first leg against Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium (20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Guardiola: Real Madrid is the tough draw we deserved
City and last season's champions will repeat last season's quarter-final (which Madrid won on penalties) after both disappointed in the group stage, with Real Madrid finishing 11th in the 36-team group, while Guardiola's side needed a 3-1 win at home to Bruges to just sneak into the playoffs in the 22nd place.
'The subject is over': Guardiola dismisses Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott
Pep Guardiola said there was no bad blood between Manchester City and Real Madrid after the Spanish giant boycotted last year's Ballon d’Or awards in apparent protest. Madrid did not attend the gala ceremony in Paris in October when City midfielder Rodri was voted the best player in the world ahead of Brazil and Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.
Soccer-Man City wary of weakened Real Madrid, says Guardiola
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were well aware of Real Madrid's habit of producing their best in tough times, with a string of injuries having depleted the visitors' defence ahead of Tuesday's Champions League playoff.
'I'm going to be kicked out': Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola Makes Major Admission Ahead of UCL Clash Against Real Madrid
Having endured the worst phase as a manager in his entire career, there are assertions that Pep Guardiola's position as the Man City chief is no more undisputed.
Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Hansi Flick’s Barcelona
Former Barcelona head coach Pep Guardiola has this week moved to reveal his appreciation for the level being showcased by the ...
Pep Guardiola Named Surprise 8-cap Englishman as One of His 'Idols' Growing Up
In his time at his boyhood club, Barcelona, Guardiola announced himself as a manager to the footballing world in truly ...
Give Jack Grealish another chance! Real Madrid tie is perfect opportunity for Pep Guardiola to unleash Man City's 'street footballer' once more
The long-forgotten winger deserves another shot in the Champions League after pulling his side out of a potential FA Cup ...
Thierry Henry sympathises with Pep Guardiola amid Manchester City struggles and private life problems
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has received sympathy from one of his former players at Barcelona over ongoing matters ...
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Man City told to SACK Pep Guardiola in last chance saloon for Spaniard with explanation given
Manchester City have incredibly been told to sack Pep Guardiola if they're knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid ...
'The great modern Champions League rivalry?' - Guardiola speaks before Real clash
All the latest news as Pep Guardiola speaks to the media before Manchester City's Champions League play-off match against ...
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Gerard Pique reveals whether Lamine Yamal would get into Pep Guardiola's legendary Barcelona team alongside Lionel Messi and Co
Gerard Pique has revealed if any of Barcelona's current players would make it into the sextuple-winning team in 2009, managed by Pep Guardiola. The all-conquering Catalan side won 48, drew 13 ...
Pep Guardiola dealt ANOTHER Man City injury blow as Rodri's £50m replacement hobbles off in FA Cup
Pep Guardiola is facing a midfield injury crisis after new £50m Manchester City signing Nico Gonzalez hobbled off on his ...
Manchester City vs Real Madrid predicted lineups, team news, tactics
Manchester City host Real Madrid in a huge UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday in Manchester, and both Pep Guardiola and ...