Almost exactly in the middle of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City career, he should have won the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola said he was proud of 10-man City in the wake of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 exit to Real Madrid – and backed his players to emerge all the stronger for the experience.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been fined £80,000 by the FA but avoided a suspension following his controversial comments after a draw with Tottenham.

Pep Guardiola is reportedly considering a mid-season break to decide his future at Manchester City, following the club’s latest Champions League setback, according to the Daily Mail.

Pep Guardiola was quick to praise the mentality of his City side after Saturday’s FA Cup fifth round win over Newcastle.

Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva were the main losers for Manchester City as they were dumped out of the Champions League by Real Madrid

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola wore a lumberjack-style shirt and Real Madrid chopped Manchester City down in the Champions League once again. Who knows how many more chances Guardiola will get to win European club soccer's greatest prize with just one season remaining on his contract and increasing speculation he could walk away at the end of this campaign.

View post: LeBron James Reacts to Bronny James' Move After Lakers Decision Pep Guardiola substituted Rodri for tactical reasons, not to avoid a red card. Manchester City relinquished a 2-0 lead as Tottenham’s Solanke scored twice, including a scorpion kick.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has cancelled training before his side's Champions League return leg against Real Madrid. City were due to train at 15:00 GMT. But Guardiola has opted to cancel the session and give his players a day off instead.