The record that makes Guardiola a "threat" to Real Madrid

Whenever Pep Guardiola faces Real Madrid, it's no ordinary match. This is a rivalry that has defined modern European football and the statistics show a slight advantage for the Catalan coach.

In 28 official matches against "Los Blancos", the teams led by Guardiola have recorded 14 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses, scoring 59 goals against Real Madrid's 44.

Now, with another duel approaching in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, attention returns once again to the numbers and history between the sides.

The dominance began in Barcelona's golden era

The rivalry took shape in the 2008/09 season, when Guardiola won his first El Clasico as manager 2-0. What followed was a period of Barcelona dominance, characterised by tactical superiority and convincing victories, including five consecutive victories over their historic rivals.

During his time at the Blaugrana, Guardiola recorded an impressive record against Real Madrid: 9 wins, 4 draws and only 2 losses. That era also saw historic results such as the 6-2 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu and the 5-0 triumph at the Camp Nou, matches that built the statistical lead that he still maintains today.

Difficulties in Germany and return to England

History changed during his time at Bayern Munich. In the 2013/14 Champions League semi-finals, Guardiola was beaten twice in a row by Real Madrid, one of the rare occasions when the Madrid side clearly dominated him.

The rivalry was reignited after the Spanish coach moved to Manchester City. The clashes between the two teams have produced drama, tension and decisive moments for their respective seasons. With the English club, Guardiola has a record of 5 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses against Real Madrid, including a recent victory in the group stage at the “Santiago Bernabéu”.

A modern Champions League rivalry

Beyond statistics, the Guardiola–Real Madrid clash also represents a clash of football philosophies: tactical organization and control of the game versus the tradition, character, and European history of the Madrid club.

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