Pep Guardiola has lost both legs of a Champions League knockout tie for the fourth time
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Tuesday, March 17, Manchester City faced Real Madrid in the return leg of the UEFA Champions League and suffered a 1–2 defeat — something that has not happened often in Guardiola’s managerial career.
Details: According to Opta, the Spanish coach has lost both legs of a UEFA Champions League knockout tie only for the fourth time in his career. Notably, three of those instances came against Real Madrid: in 2013–14, 2024–25, and 2025–26.
It is also worth noting that head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has become the first manager in Real Madrid’s history to win his first four UEFA Champions League knockout matches.
Reminder: Meanwhile, the Round of 16 second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid has turned into a nightmare for Pep Guardiola’s side, with Bernardo Silva emerging as the main culprit.
