Enrique Sanz Guardiola will achieve a historic record in Real Madrid - City: 'It's an honor'
The surprising feat that Josep Guardiola will achieve on his next visit to Santiago Bernabéu
Once again, as has become customary for several seasons now, Real Madrid will play against Manchester City. The UEFA draw for the Champions League league phase resulted in a matchup between these familiar rivals. "It's an honor to be the opposing coach with the most matches played at Bernabéu," were Guardiola's words on the matter.
Throughout the history of the legendary Santiago Bernabéu stadium, no coach has faced Real Madrid more times than Guardiola. Since his time at Barcelona, the Spanish coach has come up against the Merengue club countless times. Although he has emerged victorious in the past, his current record is not favorable at all.
During the last two editions of the Champions League, City has been eliminated by Real Madrid. In the last Champions League, not so long ago, City was defeated with a score of 6 to 3 against the club. The second leg, played at Bernabéu, saw a masterful night from Mbappé, who scored all three goals for Real Madrid to eliminate City.
Guardiola's mark
The Champions League will feature several matches in its league phase that promise to be exciting from start to finish. However, none attract more attention than the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City. Both clubs, over the past few years, have played out some of the best matches in the history of the competition.
Josep Guardiola has faced Real Madrid a total of 26 times, with a record of 13 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses. However, during his time at City, Guardiola has struggled to come away victorious from Bernabéu. In the 23/24 season, City left Bernabéu with a 3-3 draw, losing at the Etihad.
For the following season, after losing 3 to 2 in the first leg, Guardiola was thrashed at Bernabéu by Kylian Mbappé. Even so, ahead of this reunion with Real Madrid, the coach has appeared upbeat. This is an unexpected attitude given the irregular start he has had this season in the Premier League.
Awaiting Bernabéu
With confirmation of the match times from UEFA still pending, Guardiola has made it clear that he is eagerly awaiting this match. According to what we know at Defensa Central, Guardiola fully trusts the signings he has made this summer. Unfortunately for him, Real Madrid has also strengthened with players who are amazing the world.
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