Guardiola reveals rival he misses most ahead of 1000-games milestone

Guardiola Reflects on Rivalries Ahead of 1,000th Game Milestone

Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, prepares to reach a significant milestone in his career by managing his 1,000th game. This landmark will come when City faces Liverpool, a club closely tied to one of his fiercest rivals, Jurgen Klopp.

The Rivalry That Stands Out Most

Guardiola highlighted the intense competition he shared with Klopp during their time competing in England, calling these battles some of the best moments of his career. Despite successful spells at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, Guardiola describes Klopp as the rival he misses the most.

"If I were to choose one rival for this personal milestone, that I want to share with many people, they would be the best," Guardiola said. "I've been longer than ever in this country. Of course Barcelona, the impact on my life as a ballboy, football player, manager, and so on is obvious and Bayern was an incredible step as well. But Liverpool, especially with Jurgen, have been the biggest rivals in this country and it could not be better, to be honest. So destiny decided that and it's nice to live it."

Career Highlights

Anticipation for the 1,000th Match

As Guardiola approaches this milestone, he reflects on how his long stay in England has shaped his managerial journey and values the unique rivalry with Klopp as a defining challenge.

Summary: Pep Guardiola values his intense rivalry with Jurgen Klopp above all in his 1,000-game managerial career, highlighting the significance of their battles in English football.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-07

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