Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have moved another step close to the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League final. The Citizensheld on to their home victory over Atletico Madrid to advance to the last four and remain alive in Europe.
Another challenging task awaits for the Sky Blues, though, as theyhave set up a meeting against La Liga giants Real Madrid in the semifinals following an aggregate 1-0 win against Diego Simeone‘s side.
City are also on pace to win the Premier League title this season, but it’s not a secret that, for years, their priority has been the elusive continental prize. Guardiola has struggled to deliver the UCL trophy in Manchester so far, but how many times did he win it before? Check it out here.
How many times has Pep Guardiola won the UEFA Champions League?
Barcelona’s best years probably were under Pep Guardiola between 2008 and 2012. A man ofthe house, he completely changed the club’s culture to buildwhat is regarded one of, if not the best teamin soccer’s history.
Pep Guardiola delivered continental success in Barcelona (Getty).
Pep Guardiola has won two Champions League titles as a coach, both of themin charge ofBarcelona.Manchester United were the victims of that fantastic team both times. The firstchampionship came in 2009when the Cules defeated2-0 the Red Devils with a squad headlined by the likesof Lionel Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Samuel Eto’o, and Thierry Henry.
Guardiola’s second and latest European success so far camein the 2010-11 campaign, in which Barcelona were crowned in great fashion beating 3-1 Alex Ferguson‘s boys at Wembley after a semifinal win over Real Madrid.
Barca’s players celebrating their second UCL title under Pep Guardiola (Getty)
Since then, Pep couldn’t put his hands onthe Champions League trophy again. He couldn’t even reach the final for a long time – his Bayern Munich sidecame up short in the semifinalsevery time, and his Manchester City didn’t make it to the tournament decider until 2021.
But the Sky Blues’ aspirations came to an end whenKai Havertzgave Chelsea the edge, extending the Citizens’ drought in Europe. But Guardiola’s men have bounced back and are just two games away from reaching their second final in a row. Will they have a better ending this time?
