Guardiola had a strong rivalry with Jose Mourinho several years ago. The Portuguese trained Real Madrid and in several games he argued with the Spanish. In a classic Pep defeated his great rival with a score of 5-0, this victory for Barcelona has been one of the most humiliating in history.
Pep and Mourinho are two great coaches and they had a strong rivalry when Guardiola worked at FC Barcelona and Jose at Real Madrid and Inter Milan. Soccer fans enjoyed the show of these strategists in important duels.
The fans will think that the strongest rival for Pep Guardiola is Jose Mourinho but they are totally wrong. The Manchester City coach has another opponent that he respects more and sees him as the most difficult of his career.
This is Jurgen Klopp. Guardiola has faced this coach several times in Germany and England. Pep sees him as his strongest rival, he also respects his style of play. The fans have enjoyed this great rivalry.
I really enjoy these challenges. Jurgen (Klopp) has been, as a coach, the biggest rival I've had in my career. And I think that what both (Liverpool and Manchester City) teams are proposing is good for football." Pep said at a Manchester City press conference.
Guardiola suffers against Klopp
Pep Guardiola has 11 wins, 5 draws and 12 losses in the 28 games in which he has had Jurgen Klopp as a direct rival. Considering this balance in the confrontations, his final response from him is perfectly understood. The German coach has known how to compete against what for many is the best in the world.
