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| name = Pep Guardiola
| image = Guardiola training cropped.jpg
| caption = Guardiola with Bayern Munich
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'''Josep''' "'''Pep'''" '''Guardiola Sala''' ({{IPA-ca|ʒuˈzɛb ɡwəɾðiˈɔɫə}}; born 18 January 1971) is a Spanish professional ] coach and former player who is the current ] of ].

Regarded as one of the best players of his generation, Guardiola was a creative and technically gifted ] who usually played in a ] role as a ].<ref name=profile>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/euro2000/teams/spain/squad/743664.stm|title=Euro 2000 Profile: Josep Guardiola|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref><ref name="angelic">{{cite web|url=http://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/Bundesliga/0000257233.jsp|title=Guardiola the player: An "angelic" midfielder|publisher=Bundesliga.com|author1=Maximilian Lotz|date=12 June 2013|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref><ref name=barcablaugranes>{{cite web|url=http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2012/7/30/3201697/dream-teams-in-barcelona-which-one-was-the-best|title=Dream Teams in Barcelona - Which One Was the Best?|publisher=barcablaugranes.com|author1=Luis Mazariegos|date=30 July 2012|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref><ref name=idol>{{cite web|url=http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/-guardiola-was-his-idol-but-fabregas-is-better-|title='Guardiola was his idol but Fabregas is better'|publisher=Arsenal.com|author1=Inigo Gurrachaga|date=29 June 2007|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref> He spent the majority of his career with ], forming a part of ]'s "]" that won the club's first ] in 1992, and four successive ] titles from 1991 to 1994. He later captained the team from 1997 to 2001. He then played for ] and ] in Italy, ] in Qatar, and ] in Mexico while training to be a manager. While playing in Italy, he served a four-month ban for a positive drug test, although he was cleared of wrongdoing twice on appeal in 2009 before the ] of the ] and the Federal Anti-Doping Courts of the ] (CONI).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elpais.com/articulo/deportes/Guardiola/absuelto/segunda/vez/elpepudep/20090929elpepudep_5/Tes |title=Guardiola, absuelto por segunda vez |work=] |date=29 September 2009 |accessdate=28 April 2012 | language = Spanish}}</ref>
Guardiola was capped 47 times for ], winning the ] in 1992, and later appeared at the ] and ]. He also played friendly matches for ].

After retiring as a player, Guardiola became coach of ], and in 2008 he succeeded ] as the first team manager.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada07-08/05/n080508104104.html | title = Rijkaard until 30 June; Guardiola to take over | publisher = FC Barcelona | date = 8 May 2008 | accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> In his ] as manager, Guardiola guided Barcelona to a ], winning ], the ] and the ]. In doing so, Guardiola became the ] to win the Champions League. The ], Guardiola led Barcelona to win the ], the ], the ] and a second ]. In 2011, after ] to another ], ] and ], Guardiola was awarded the ], their highest honour.<ref name="324cat">{{cite web | url=http://www.324.cat/noticia/1366666/futbol/Un-emocionat-Pep-Guardiola-rep-la-Medalla-dHonor-del-Parlament | title=Noticies 3/24 | publisher=] | accessdate=9 September 2011 | language = Catalan}}</ref> That same year, Guardiola was also named the ].<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.fifa.com/ballondor/archive/edition=1999902011/index.html | title= Messi, Sawa crowned at glittering Gala | publisher=FIFA | accessdate= 16 January 2013}}</ref> In Guardiola's ], he won the ], ], ] and the ]. On 30 June 2012, Guardiola announced his departure from Barcelona, after winning 14 trophies in just four years in charge of the club.

After a sabbatical period, ] announced on 16 January 2013 that Guardiola would join the club as manager for the ] following the retirement of ]. In his first season at the club, Guardiola won the ], the ], the ] and the ]. He finished his term at Bayern with seven trophies won, winning the Bundesliga all three seasons he was there, including two ]s.

As a manager, Guardiola won 14 trophies in the first four years of his managing career. He is one of the most successful managers in the world and is considered by a number of players, managers and commentators to be one of the best managers in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/03/26/why-pep-guardiola-is-one-of-the-best-managers-in-the-world/|title=Why Pep Guardiola Is One Of The Best Managers in the World|work=World Soccer Talk|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/spanish-primera-divisi%C3%B3n/story/1513648/greatest-managersno-18-pep-guardiola|title=Greatest Managers, No. 18: Pep Guardiola – ESPN FC|publisher=ESPNFC.com|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/spanish-primera-divisi%C3%B3n/story/2044369/johan-cruyff-pep-guardiola-superior-jose-mourinho-barcelona-real-madrid|title=Johan Cruyff Pep Guardiola superior Jose Mourinho Barcelona Real Madrid – ESPN FC|publisher=ESPNFC.com|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref>

== Club career ==
=== Barcelona ===
Born in ], ], ], Guardiola joined ] at the age of 13 and rose through the ranks at the youth academy of Barcelona for six years, making his début in 1990 against ]. As ] writes in ''Morbo'', {{Quote|''"In his first week at the club, ] turned up unannounced at the ], a venue just down the road from ] used by the youth and B teams. Just before half-time he wandered into the dug-out and asked ], the youth team manager at the time, the name of the young lad playing on the right side of midfield. 'Guardiola – good lad' came the reply. Cruyff ignored the comment and told Rexach to move him into the middle for the second half, to play as ]. It was a difficult position to adapt to and one not used by many teams in Spain at the time. Guardiola adjusted immediately, as Cruyff had suspected he would, and when he moved up into the first-team in 1990 he became the pivot of the ]."''<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.spain-football.org/josep-guardiola.html | title = Josep Guardiola – The Boy from Santpedor | publisher = spain-football.org | accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref>}}

Johan Cruyff utilised the young midfielder in the absence of the suspended ]. He became a first team regular in the ] and at only 20 years old, he was a key component of a side that won ] and the ]. The prestigious Italian magazine ''Guerin Sportivo'' heralded Guardiola as the finest player in the world under the age of 21. Cruyff's "Dream Team" went on to retain La Liga title in the ] and ]. The side was strengthened by the recent signing of ], again reached the ], but were beaten 4–0 by ]'s ] side in ]. Cruyff left in 1996, with Barcelona finishing fourth in the ] and third in the ], but Guardiola retained his position at the centre of Barça's midfield.

In the ], Barcelona, this time led by ], won three cups, the ], the ], and the ]. Much of the Dream Team had by this time left, with new signings such as ] and ] taking over from ] and ]. In 1997, Guardiola was named as Barcelona ] under new manager ], but a calf muscle injury ruled Guardiola out of most of the ], in which Barcelona won a ] and ] ]. At the end of the season, Barcelona rejected offers from ] and ] (of around 300 million ]) for Guardiola. After prolonged and complicated contract talks, Guardiola signed a new contract with the ] which extended his stay until 2001.

Guardiola returned to action ] and Barcelona once again won ], thanks largely to the performances of ] and Luís Figo. On 8 June 1998, Guardiola underwent surgery to try to solve once and for all the problems that he was experiencing with his calf which had led to him missing the ] for Spain. A largely disappointing ] ended once again in surgery as Guardiola missed the last three months of the season due to a serious ]. Barcelona didn't win any silverware during the ] and finished fourth place in ], but qualifying for the ].

On 11 April 2001, Barcelona's captain announced his intention to leave the club after 17 years of service. He stated that it was a personal decision and, in part, a response to what he perceived as football heading in a new, more physical, direction. On 24 June 2001, Guardiola played his last match with Barça in the last game of the season against ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://hemeroteca-paginas.mundodeportivo.com/EMD03/PUB/2001/06/22/EMD20010622002MDP.pdf | title = Condenados a sufrir | language = Spanish | work = ] | date = 22 June 2001 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | format = PDF}}</ref> Guardiola played 479 games in 12 seasons for the first team, winning 16 trophies. At the press conference after the Celta game, he said, "It's been a long journey. I'm happy, proud, happy with the way people treated me and I have made many friends. I cannot ask for more. I have had many years in the elite. I did not come to make history but to make my own history." He has been called the hero of a number of future Barcelona midfielders, as ], ] and ] have all stated that Guardiola was their role model and hero.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/17890/Fabregas_I_am_like_Xavi_and_Guardiola_is_my_hero.aspx | title = Fabregas: I am like Xavi and Guardiola is my hero | publisher = Sport.co.uk | date = 15 April 2009 | accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref>

=== Serie A ===

After leaving Barcelona in 2001 at the age of 30, Guardiola joined Italian ] side ], as ]'s replacement in the ] role, where he was able to play alongside ] and under coach ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Storie di Provincia: le quattro stagioni del Brescia di Baggio e Mazzone (e non solo)|url=http://www.mondopallone.it/2013/07/18/storie-di-provincia-le-quattro-stagioni-del-brescia-di-baggio-e-mazzone-e-non-solo/|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref> Following his time at Brescia, Guardiola then transferred to Roma. His time in Italy, however, was unsuccessful and included a four-month ban after testing positive for ]. Six years later, on 23 October 2007, Guardiola was cleared on appeal of all charges that had led to the ban.<ref name="ban">{{cite web | url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=475021&&cc=5901 | title = Guardiola finally cleared on doping charges | publisher = ESPN Soccernet | date = 23 October 2007 | accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> ], however, reopened the case against the player, because it considered the argumentation of the absolution unacceptable,<ref>Nandrolone is an endogenous substance related to sexually steroids, and its limits are 2 nanograms/ml. (see medical ref. {{cite web | url = http://www.elpais.com/articulo/deportes/CONI/reabre/causa/Guardiola/dopaje/elpepudep/20090731elpepudep_7/Tes | title = El CONI reabre la causa contra Guardiola por dopaje | work = El País | date = 31 July 2009 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | language = Spanish}}</ref> but he was cleared once again on 29 September 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.avui.cat/cat/notices/2009/09/italia_desestima_el_recurs_de_la_fiscalia_antidopatge_contra_guardiola_73218.php | title = Itàlia desestima el recurs de la Fiscalia Antidopatge contra Guardiola | publisher = AVUI.cat | date = 30 September 2009 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | language = Catalan}}</ref> He played a number of ] games and ], finishing with 71 games in Italy.

=== Al-Ahli ===

After his career with Brescia and Roma, in 2003, Guardiola chose to play in Qatar with ] from ] in the ], where many fellow greats were playing, such as ]. He had rejected another offer from ], as he wanted to play elsewhere. He became a regular in the Qatar Stars League, often cited as one of the best players in the League. In 2005–06, he turned down offers from a number European sides, such as ], Manchester United and ], as he felt his playing career was coming to a close.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_city/s/170/170628_no_deal_for_guardiola.html|title=No deal for Guardiola|work=Manchester Evening News|date=20 August 2005 | accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref>

=== Dorados de Sinaloa ===

In 2006, when ] was appointed manager of Mexican club ], he recruited Guardiola to play for the club, while he was in managing school in Axocopán, ], ]. He subsequently played for six months, before retiring.

== International career ==

=== Spain ===

Guardiola made his senior debut on 14 October 1992 in 0–0 draw with ] at ] in a ]. In the same year, Guardiola ] ] when they won a ] at the ]. It was in this year when he won the ], voted the world's best player under the age of 21. Between 1992 and 2001, Guardiola played over 47 times and scored five goals for the senior ]. He was a member of the Spanish team during the ], where they reached the quarter-finals, losing 2–1 to ]. He fell out of favour with ], the Spain manager, due to differences and disagreement between the two, and missed out on ]. He suffered a career-threatening injury in 1998, which kept him out of the ], but he later played at ], where he led Spain to yet another quarter-final appearance, this time losing to ] by the same margin, 2–1. He led the Spain midfield until his final appearance for ''la Roja'', in 1–0 win in a friendly against ] on 14 November 2001, and scoring his last international goal against ] in a 1–1 draw, in his 45th appearance.<ref name="RSSSF_INTL">{{cite web | url = http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/guardiola-intl.html | title = Josep Guardiola Sala – International Matches | publisher = Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation | date = 1 December 2002 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first = Emilio | last = Pla Diaz}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://futbol.sportec.es/seleccion/ficha_jugador.asp?j=258&n=guardiola/josep/guardiola/sala |title=Guardiola – National team data |language=Spanish |publisher=Fútbol en la Red |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070314200740/http://futbol.sportec.es/seleccion/ficha_jugador.asp?j=258 |archivedate=14 March 2007 }}</ref>

=== Catalonia ===

Guardiola has also played for and has served as an advocate of the ]. Between 1995 and 2005, he played seven ] for Catalonia.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesc/cata-intres.html | title = Catalonia Autonomous Team Matches | publisher = Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation | date = 2 August 2006 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first = Martín | last = Tabeira}}</ref>

==Style of play==
Considered one of the best ]s of his generation, Guardiola was a highly creative, hard-working, and elegant player, with good anticipation, tactical awareness, and an ability to read the game; throughout his career, he was deployed as a ] or ] in front of his team's back-line.<ref name=profile/><ref name="angelic"/><ref name=barcablaugranes/><ref name=idol/> Although he was competent defensively and at pressing opponents to win the ball,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/gheorghe-hagi-perfect-xi|title=Gheorghe Hagi: Perfect XI|publisher=FourFourTwo|date=3 June 2008|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/news/guardiola-perfectionist-demands-domination-004548163--sow.html|title=Guardiola - the perfectionist who demands domination|publisher=Yahoo.com|author1=Hui Min Neo|date=19 December 2015|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref> due to his slender build he usually functioned as a ], where he excelled courtesy of his technical ability and intelligent, efficient, precise passing game.<ref name="angelic"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/how-johan-cruyff-reinvented-modern-football-barcelona|title=How Johan Cruyff reinvented modern football at Barcelona|publisher=FourFourTwo|author1=Andrew Murray|date=22 October 2015|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref> Despite his lack of notable pace or physical attributes, Guardiola was highly regarded throughout his career for his vision, close control, passing range, positional sense, and calm composure on the ball,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/7145038/why-andrea-pirlo-most-important-player-generation-michael-cox-soccer|title=Andrea Pirlo a giant of his generation|publisher=ESPN FC|author=Michael Cox|date=25 October 2011|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref> which enabled him to retain possession and either set the tempo of his team's play in midfield with intricate short exchanges,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/babb/11618815/Xavi-The-greatest-midfielder-of-a-generation.html|title=Xavi: The greatest midfielder of a generation|publisher=The Telegraph|author1=J.J. Bull|date=21 May 2015|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref> or switch the play or create chances with longer passes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zonalmarking.net/2012/04/24/how-the-2000s-changed-tactics-1-the-fall-and-rise-of-the-passing-midfielder/|title=How the 2000s changed tactics #1: The fall and rise of the passing midfielder|publisher=zonalmarking.net|date=24 April 2012|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/07/14/ranking-the-premier-league-managers-by-how-good-they-were-as-pla/pep-guardiola-playing-for-barcelona/|title=Pep Guardiola|publisher=The Telegraph|date=14 July 2016|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/club/history/card/josep-guardiola|title=Josep Guardiola|publisher=FCBarcelona.com|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref> Although primarily a creator, Guardiola was also capable of being an offensive threat, due to his ability to make attacking runs<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/4752511/Guardiola-books-his-chance-to-face-Zidane.html|title=Guardiola books his chance to face Zidane|publisher=The Telegraph|author1=Christopher Davies|date=24 June 2000|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref> or strike accurately from distance; he was also effective at creating chances or shooting on goal from set-pieces. Having served as captain of both Barcelona and the Spanish national side, he also stood out for his leadership throughout his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/euro2000/spain/player/Guardiola.html|title=Josep Guardiola|publisher=ESPN FC|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35464563|title=Pep Guardiola: Next Man City boss in the words of his father Valenti|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 February 2016|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref> Guardiola's unique playing style, which relied on creativity, technique and ball movement, rather than physicality and pace, inspired several future diminutive Spanish playmaking midfielders, such as ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/big-interview-xavi-inside-mind-a-football-genius|title=The big interview: Xavi – inside the mind of a football genius|publisher=FourFourTwo|author1=Andrew Murray|date=27 June 2016|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/jonathanstevenson/2010/07/andres_iniesta_the_unassuming.html|title=Andres Iniesta, the unassuming superstar|publisher=BBC Sport|author1=Jonathan Stevenson|date=12 July 2010|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref> and ].<ref name=idol/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/6227701/fabregas-pep-is-my-idol|title=Fabregas - Pep is my idol|publisher=Sky Sports|date=25 June 2010|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref>

== Managerial career ==

=== Barcelona ===

==== B team ====

]
Guardiola was appointed coach of ] on 21 June 2007 with ] as his assistant. Under his guidance, the team subsequently won their ] group and qualified for the ], which the team won, thereby achieving promotion.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada07-08/05/n080508104107.html | title = From captain to manager | publisher = FC Barcelona | date = 8 May 2008 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first = Roger | last = Bogunyà}}</ref> ] President ] announced in May 2008 that Guardiola would be appointed manager of the senior Barcelona squad to replace ] at the end of the ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://arxiu.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada07-08/05/n080508104104.html | title = Rijkaard until 30th June; Guardiola to take over |first=David |last=Saura | publisher = FC Barcelona | date = 8 May 2008 |accessdate=28 May 2014}}</ref> According to a 2013 biography of ], he and not Guardiola was Laporta's first choice.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.marca.com/2013/10/28/en/football/barcelona/1382985254.html |title=Book reveals Laporta wanted Laudrup ahead of Pep |work=Marca|location=Spain |date=28 October 2013 |accessdate=28 May 2014}}</ref>

==== First team ====

==== 2008–09 season ====

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Upon being appointed, Guardiola revealed that ], ], ] and others were not part of his plans for ]. By the time of the announcement, Guardiola had already offloaded full back ] to ], attacking midfielder ] to ] and midfielder ] to ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/17/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Barcelona-Guardiola.php | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080621214257/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/17/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Barcelona-Guardiola.php | archivedate = 21 June 2008 | title = Barcelona coach Guardiola declares Ronaldinho, Eto'o and Deco surplus to his requirements | work = International Herald Tribune | date = 17 June 2008 | accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> Deco went to Chelsea while Ronaldinho joined Zambrotta in Milan. ] was initially set to join ] on a ], but the discovery of a heart condition put a stop to the move, and the veteran retired to tend to his health. ] signed with ], ] was released by Barça and ] was sold to ]. The fate of Eto'o took much of the summer to unravel, with the Cameroonian linked with several clubs, but Guardiola finally declared that he would stay after his dedication in training and participation in the pre-season.

In association with Barcelona Director of Sport ], several new signings were made by Guardiola — ] and ] arrived from ]; ] from Villarreal by way of ]; ] returned from ]; and ] was signed from ]. ] was also signed from ], but was immediately loaned out to ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada08-09/07/n080723102534.html | title = Henrique goes from Barça to Bayer Leverkusen | publisher = FC Barcelona | date = 23 July 2008 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first = Berta | last = Brau}}</ref> In interviews with the press, Guardiola stressed a harder work ethic than before, but also a more personal approach during training and a closer relationship with his players. Along with the new signings, Guardiola promoted '']nos'' ], ] and ] to the first team squad.

Guardiola's first competitive game as coach was in the ] of the ], in which Barça comfortably beat Polish club ] 4–0 in the first leg at home. They then lost 1–0 in the second leg, but progressed with a 4–1 aggregate victory. Promoted ] also defeated Barcelona in the opening match-day of the ], but the team then went on an undefeated streak for over 20 matches to move to the top of the league. Barça maintained their spot atop La Liga's table, securing their first league title since 2006 when rivals ] lost at Villarreal on 16 May 2009. The most important match however was on 2 May when they defeated Real Madrid ] at the ]. The league title was the second piece of silverware in Guardiola's first season at the ]. Earlier on 13 May 2009, Barcelona won the ], defeating ] by ].

Guardiola finished the season by leading Barça to the ], where they beat Manchester United 2–0. In doing so, they became the ] to win the domestic cup, the league, and the European club titles (]) in the ]. The treble winning season is regarded as one of the club's finest seasons in its history <ref name=Independent>{{cite news|title=Pep Guardiola: The Barcelona years|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/pep-guardiola-the-barcelona-years-7684809.html|accessdate=28 April 2012|newspaper=]|date=27 April 2012|location=London}}</ref> Furthermore, Guardiola became the ].<ref name=BBC123>{{cite news|title=Pep Guardiola – what his players and peers say about him|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17863555|accessdate=28 April 2012|publisher=]|date=27 April 2012}}</ref>

==== 2009–10 season ====

]
During Guardiola's ] as manager, Barcelona traded Samuel Eto'o and €46 million in exchange for ] of ]. Many players left the club in the same transfer window — ] was sold to ]; ] and ]'s contracts ended; and other players were loaned out, including Alexander Hleb to ], Martín Cáceres to ], ] to ], and ] to ]. Barcelona started the season defeating Athletic Bilbao in the ] and ] in the ]. On 25 September 2009, Barcelona gave Guardiola his 50th professional victory, away against ] and on 19 December, they were crowned ] for the first time in ].

Guardiola finished the calendar year 2009 with a record ], the ], ], ], ], ] and ], becoming the ] in ] to do so. In January 2010, Guardiola became Barcelona's longest serving Spanish coach, overtaking the record previously held by ]. That same month, on the 20th, he agreed to a one-year contract extension to keep him with Barcelona until the end of the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=728427&sec=europe&cc=5901&campaign=rss&source=soccernet|title=Pep Guardiola agrees new Barcelona deal|work=]|date=20 January 2010| accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref>

In February 2010, Guardiola coached his 100th match for Barcelona's first team. His record stood at 71 wins, 19 draws and 10 losses with 242 goals for and 76 against.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sport.es/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=44&idioma=CAS&idtipusrecurs_PK=7&idnoticia_PK=689215 |title=Guardiola: 100 partidos, 71 victorias |work=] |date=20 February 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100224053924/http://www.sport.es/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=44&idioma=CAS&idtipusrecurs_PK=7&idnoticia_PK=689215 |archivedate=24 February 2010 }}</ref> On 10 April 2010, he became the first manager in Barcelona's history to beat Real Madrid four times in a row in ''El Clásico''. Barcelona reached the ], but lost 3–2 on aggregate to ]'s Internazionale.<ref name="UEFA 09-10">{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2010/matches/round=2000031/index.html |title=UEFA Champions League 2009/10 matches|publisher=]|accessdate=28 April 2012}}</ref> Despite this, they managed to win their 20th La Liga title with 99 points by beating ] 4–0 at home.<ref name=ESPNsoccer>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1055344/pep-guardiola-leaves-barcelona,-tito-vilanova-appointed?cc=3436 |title=Pep Guardiola leaves Barcelona, Tito Vilanova appointed|publisher= ESPN Soccernet |date= 27 April 2013|accessdate=28 April 2012}}</ref> At the time, this was the highest points total ever gained amongst any of ].<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.fcbarcelona.com/club/the-honours/detail/card/fc-barcelona-team-records|title = FC Barcelona team records|publisher = FC Barcelona |accessdate = 28 April 2012}}</ref> The La Liga title was Guardiola's seventh trophy as manager of the club, tying ] for second behind ] and his 11 trophies.

On 8 June 2010, the ] (RFEF) fined Guardiola €15,000 following a formal inquiry opened by the Competition Committee regarding his actions and comments during and after a match against ] on 6 March 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ikYvGNd4H-nlVehpbHckNAnaFzaQ|title=Guardiola fined 15.000 euros for ref accusation|agency=Agence France-Presse |date=8 June 2010| accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> Guardiola approached the fourth official with, according to the official report, malicious intent, berating the official and speaking into his microphone with phrases such as, "You are calling everything wrong." Following the match, Guardiola accused ] and his assistant José Luis Gallego Galdino of "lying" in their match report. Barcelona were given ten days to appeal the sanction. TV replays supported Guardiola's assertions. The game ended 2–2.

==== 2010–11 season ====

Guardiola's ] in charge saw the departure of two players who had arrived last season — ] returned to ] and Zlatan Ibrahimović moved to ] on loan. ] and ] were released from their contracts and both moved to ] of ] (MLS); ] also left the team and moved to ] of the English ]. The club signed ] from ], ] from ] and ] from ]. On 14 July 2010, Guardiola signed a new contract to stay with Barcelona until June 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8817528.stm|title=Pep Guardiola signs new deal as coach of Barcelona|date=14 July 2010|publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=14 July 2010}}</ref>

On 21 August, Barcelona beat Sevilla 5–3 on aggregate to win the ], his second in a row. On 29 November 2010, Barcelona beat Real Madrid 5–0, giving Guardiola five straight wins in as many matches in ''El Clásico''. On 8 February 2011, Guardiola accepted the club's offer for a one-year deal extension, signing a contract until June 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://goal-arena.com/2011/02/guardiola-accepts-new-deal-until-2012/ |title=Guardiola accepts new deal until 2012 |work=Goal Arena |date=9 February 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711103938/http://goal-arena.com/2011/02/guardiola-accepts-new-deal-until-2012/ |archivedate=11 July 2011 }}</ref> On 16 February, in the ], Barcelona were defeated by ] 2–1 at the ]. The defeat prolonged Guardiola's record of never having won the ] of a ]. On 8 March, in the ], Barcelona defeated Arsenal 3–1, thus winning 4–3 on aggregate, moving them into the ].

Early April saw Barcelona move eight points clear of second placed Real Madrid in their domestic league after a key away win against Villarreal, making the most of Real Madrid's home loss against Sporting de Gijón earlier on the same day. Barcelona managed to advance to the ] for the fourth year — last three under Guardiola — in a row after thrashing Shakhtar Donetsk 6–1 on aggregate.

Barcelona continued their La Liga crusades for the second ''El Clásico'' in the Santiago Bernabéu, which ended 1–1. ] scored for his team from penalty spot after ] was sent off. It was later replied by Real Madrid's ] from a penalty kick in the 80th minute of the match. Guardiola suffered his first final defeat during the ] against Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal for in the 103rd minute of the match during extra time, giving the club the first title since 2008, as well as José Mourinho's first title for his new club. In the Champions League, however, Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2–0 at the Bernabéu in the ], and after a 1–1 draw at Camp Nou, they proceeded to Guardiola's second ] in three years as coach for Barcelona.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/9473024.stm|title=Barcelona 1 – 1 Real Madrid (agg 3 – 1) |date=3 May 2011|publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=11 May 2011 | first = Jonathan | last =Stevenson}}</ref>

On 11 May 2011, Barcelona won the La Liga title and the club's third in a row after a 1–1 draw with ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/may/11/levante-barcelona-live-la-liga|title=Levante v Barcelona – as it happened|date=11 May 2011|work=The Guardian|accessdate=11 May 2011|location=London|first=Rob|last=Bagchi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2011-05-11-barcelona-spanish-league-champions_N.htm|title=Barcelona, Real Madrid finish 1–2 in La Liga for 3rd straight year|date=11 May 2011|work=]|accessdate=11 May 2011}}</ref> On 28 May, Barcelona beat ] ] at ] to win the Champions League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/316520?cc=5739|title=Barca masterclass seals trophy|date=28 May 2011|work=ESPN Soccernet|accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref>

==== 2011–12 season ====

Guardiola's ] in charge started with the departure of three long-serving Barça players: ] moved back to old Argentine club ], Jeffrén was sold to ] and ] was sold to ]. Two high-profile signings were made: ] came from ] for €26 million plus bonuses, and ], a former ] graduate, returned from Arsenal for €29 million plus bonuses. To complete the squad, two players were promoted from the ]: ] and ]. The season started with a ] aggregate win over Real Madrid for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/20110818/messi-salvo-futbol/1120978.shtml|title=Messi salvó al fútbol|date=18 August 2011|work=Sport (Spanish newspaper)|accessdate=18 August 2011 | language = Spanish}}</ref>

Barcelona won their second trophy of the season on 26 August, beating ] in the ] ] 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/20110826/super-messi-supercopa-barca/1130917.shtml|title=Súper Messi da la Supercopa al Barça|date=26 August 2011|work=Sport (Spanish newspaper)|accessdate=26 August 2011 | language = Spanish}}</ref> With the trophy won against Porto, he became all-time record holder of most titles won as a ]. He won 12 trophies in only three years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/20110827/pep-guardiola-supero-marca-johan-cruyff/1131117.shtml|title=Pep Guardiola superó la marca de Johan Cruyff|date=26 August 2011|work=Sport (Spanish newspaper)|accessdate=26 August 2011 | language = Spanish}}</ref> November of the same year saw Guardiola coach his 200th match for Barça's first team. His record stood at 144 wins, 39 draws, and 17 losses with 500 goals for and 143 against.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/pep-hace-messi-mas-goleador-1205658|title=Pep hace a Messi más goleador|date=3 November 2011|work=Sport (Spanish newspaper)|accessdate=3 November 2011 | language = Spanish}}</ref>

Barcelona ended the 2011 calendar year winning the ], beating Brazilian club ] 4–0, the widest margin in an Intercontinental Cup/Club World Cup final since changing to a single match format. This was Guardiola's 13th title of only 16 tournaments played.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/prensa-mundial-los-pies-del-barca-1278104|title=La prensa mundial, a los pies del Barça|date=19 December 2011|work=Sport (Spanish newspaper)|accessdate=19 December 2011| language = Spanish}}</ref> On 9 January 2012, he was named ]. On his 41st birthday, he led his side to a 2–1 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid in ''El Clásico'', ensuring that he remained unbeaten against Real Madrid in regular time as a manager. On 21 April, Guardiola conceded the league title to leaders Real Madrid after they beat Barcelona 2–1 and extended their lead in the table to seven points with four matches remaining. "We have to congratulate Madrid for their win and the title that they have also won tonight," said Guardiola, after what was his side's first loss at home all season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/apr/22/pep-guardiola-barcelona-real-madrid-title|title=Pep Guardiola concedes title to Real Madrid and focuses on Chelsea|date=22 April 2012|work=]|location=London| accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref>

On 24 April, a 2–2 draw at home against Chelsea in the ] of the ] knocked Barcelona out of the competition on a 2–3 aggregate score. That effectively left the team with only the ] to play for.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1055094/pep-guardiola-to-part-company-with-barcelona---reports?cc=5901|title=Guardiola to leave Barcelona – reports|date=26 April 2012|work=]| accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> Guardiola had faced criticism over his recent tactics and squad selections.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/champions-league/9230314/Pep-Guardiolas-reign-in-Spain-was-coming-to-an-end-according-to-all-the-signs.html | title = Pep Guardiola's reign in Spain was coming to an end, according to all the signs | work = The Daily Telegraph | date = 26 April 2012 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first = Pete | last = Jenson}}</ref> On 27 April 2012, Guardiola announced he would step down as Barcelona's coach at the end of the ]. He had been on a rolling contract that was renewed annually during his tenure as manager. Citing tiredness as the main reason for his decision, he also commented that four years at a club like Barça felt like an eternity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/football/english-clubs-on-alert-after-pep-guardiola-quits-barcelona-7684678.html |title=Pep Guardiola quits Barcelona to 'recharge his batteries'|work=London Evening Standard |date= 27 April 2012 |accessdate=28 April 2012}}</ref>

Barcelona announced that Guardiola would be succeeded by ], who would begin leading the first team at the start of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1055344/pep-guardiola-leaves-barcelona,-tito-vilanova-appointed?cc=5901 |title= Vilanova follows Guardiola|work=ESPN Soccernet |date= 27 April 2012 |accessdate=28 April 2012}}</ref> Guardiola continued to lead Barcelona to wins in the remaining La Liga games of ], followed by a 3–0 win in the Copa del Rey ]. His record of 14 trophies in four seasons has made him the most successful coach in ].

=== Sabbatical ===

After his time at Barcelona came to an end, Guardiola took a year's sabbatical to recover in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/the_beautiful_blog/2012/05/josep-guardiola-from-barcelona-to-new-york|title=Josep Guardiola, from Barcelona to New York?|work=Daily News|location=New York|date=26 May 2012 | first = Jaime | last = Uribarri}}</ref> On 7 January 2013, Guardiola came in third place for the 2012 ], behind the winner ] and runner-up José Mourinho.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1786/fifa/2013/01/07/3655632/vicente-del-bosque-named-2012-fifa-coach-of-the-year|title=Vicente del Bosque named 2012 FIFA Coach of the Year |publisher=goal.com|date=7 January 2013 | accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> While at a news conference at the ] gala in ], Guardiola said, "I have taken a decision to return to coaching but beyond that no decision has been taken." Continuing to say, "I don't have a team to go to but I would like to go back to coaching."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20943089|title=Pep Guardiola: Former Barcelona boss ready to return to coaching|publisher=BBC Sports|date=8 January 2013| accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> He also said that he felt it "would show a lack of respect" for him to "talk about any team that has a coach."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2258537/Pep-Guardiola-tells-Chelsea-ready-return.html|title= Chelsea back in for Guardiola as in-demand boss reveals he is ready for return to management |work=Daily Mail|date= 7 January 2013| accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first1 = Sami | last1 = Mokbel | first2 = Neil | last2 = Ashton}}</ref>

=== Bayern Munich ===

==== 2013–14 season ====

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On 16 January 2013, it was announced that Guardiola would take over as manager of German ] club ] after the ], replacing ] for the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fcbayern.telekom.de/en/news/news/2013/39382.php|title=Guardiola to take Bayern helm in July 2013|date=16 January 2013|accessdate=16 January 2013|publisher=FC Bayern Munich Official Website}}</ref><ref name="ftmag">{{cite web | url = http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/52dfab22-603e-11e2-b657-00144feab49a.html | title = Pep Guardiola: football's most wanted | work = FT Magazine | date = 18 January 2013 | accessdate = 19 January 2013| first = John | last = Carlin}}</ref> He addressed his first press conference as Bayern manager, on 24 June 2013, in "impressive German",<ref>{{cite news |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20130624/pep-guardiola-bayern-munich.ap/ |title=Pep Guardiola speaks in German at Bayern Munich press conference |agency=Associated Press |publisher=CNN |date=24 June 2013 |accessdate=28 May 2014}}</ref> and had his first training session two days later.<ref name=guariolasfirsttraining>{{cite news|title=FC Bayern legt den Zeitplan für Guardiola fest|url=http://www.welt.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga/fc-bayern-muenchen/article115968289/FC-Bayern-legt-den-Zeitplan-fuer-Guardiola-fest.html|accessdate=8 May 2013|newspaper=Die Welt|date=7 May 2013|language=German}}</ref> His first official match was the ] against ], with Bayern losing 4–2.<ref name="Reus eröffnet und beendet den Torreigen">{{cite news|title=Reus eröffnet und beendet den Torreigen|url=http://www.kicker.de/d-supercup-fb-1/2013/1/1887827/spielbericht_borussia-dortmund-17_bayern-muenchen-14.html|accessdate=14 November 2014|publisher=kicker|date=27 July 2013|language=German}}</ref> His first trophy with Bayern was the ], defeating longtime adversary José Mourinho, who had just returned to coach at Chelsea. Bayern beat ten-man Chelsea in a ] after ] saved ]'s kick.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/30/chelsea-bayern-munich-super-cup | title = Bayern Munich defeat Chelsea on penalties in Uefa Super Cup | date = 31 August 2013 |work = The Guardian | accessdate = 13 September 2013 | first = Daniel | last = Taylor}}</ref>

In December 2013, Guardiola won his third ] after beating ] in Morocco.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/bayern-munich/10533490/Bayern-Munich-manager-Pep-Guardiola-targets-more-silverware-after-Club-World-Cup-victory.html|title=Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola targets more silverware after Club World Cup victory|date=22 December 2013|accessdate=1 April 2014|ref=Daily Telegraph}}</ref> On 25 March 2014, he led Bayern to their 23rd ] title by beating ] 3–1 at the ] in ]. With seven matches remaining in the season, it was the earliest the championship had been won in Bundesliga history, breaking the record Heynckes' Bayern had set in the previous season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/25/bayern-munich-win-bundesliga-title|title=Bayern Munich wrap up Bundesliga title with seven games to spare|date=26 March 2014|work=The Guardian | accessdate = 1 April 2014}}</ref> Guardiola broke ]'s record for the longest winning streak to start his tenure at a Bundesliga club.<ref name="Bayern Munich: Bundesliga champions in numbers">{{cite news|title=Bayern Munich: Bundesliga champions in numbers|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26720137|accessdate=27 March 2014|publisher=BBC|date=26 March 2014}}</ref> Feldkamp was undefeated in his first 14 matches with ] in the ].<ref name="Bayern Munich: Bundesliga champions in numbers"/> The streak ended at 28 when ] defeated Bayern 1–0<ref name="Augsburg stoppt Bayern-Serie">{{cite news|title=Augsburg stoppt Bayern-Serie|url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/-spieltag-der-bundesliga-augsburg-stoppt-bayern-serie-1.1930388|accessdate=5 April 2014|newspaper=Süddeutsche Zeitung|date=5 April 2014|language=German}}</ref> on matchday 29.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mölders beendet die Serie der Münchner|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2013-14/29/1895130/spielbericht_fc-augsburg-91_bayern-muenchen-14.html|accessdate=5 April 2014|newspaper=kicker|date=5 April 2014|language=German}}</ref> The streak also ended Bayern's 53–match undefeated streak.<ref name="Augsburg stoppt Bayern-Serie"/>

Bayern were drawn against Real Madrid in the ] of ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Champions League: Chelsea drawn against Atletico Madrid|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26966141|accessdate=2 May 2014|publisher=BBC|date=11 April 2014}}</ref> Bayern lost the first leg 1–0<ref>{{cite news|title=Guardiolas Plan bringt Bayern in Bedrängnis|url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/niederlage-bei-real-madrid-guardiolas-plan-bringt-bayern-in-bedraengnis-1.1942721|accessdate=2 May 2014|newspaper=Süddeutsche Zeitung|date=24 April 2014|language=German}}</ref> and the second leg 4–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chancenlos gegen weiße Bestien|url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/bayerns-gegen-real-chancenlos-gegen-weisse-bestien-1.1947251|accessdate=2 May 2014|newspaper=Süddeutsche Zeitung|date=29 April 2014|language=German}}</ref> After the first leg, Guardiola was criticized for his tactics.<ref>{{cite news|last=Uersfeld|first=Stephan|title=Bayern's 'predictable' tactics slammed|url=http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1795795/bayern-munich-coach-pep-guardiola-slammed-predictable-tactics-vs-real-madrid?cc=5901|accessdate=2 May 2014|newspaper=ESPN FC|date=24 April 2014}}</ref> However, he defended his tactics.<ref>{{cite news|title=Champions League: Pep Guardiola defends Bayern Munich possession tactics after defeat at Real Madrid|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11890/9280482/champions-league-pep-guardiola-defends-bayern-munich-possession-tactics-after-defeat-at-real-madrid|accessdate=2 May 2014|newspaper=SkySports|date=24 April 2014}}</ref> Also in the first leg, Guardiola lost his first match at the Santiago Bernabéu.<ref name="Real Madrid gets leg up on Bayern Munich in Champions League">{{cite news|last=Logothetis|first=Paul|title=Real Madrid gets leg up on Bayern Munich in Champions League|url=http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/2014/04/23/real_madrid_gets_leg_up_on_bayern_munich_in_champions_league.html|accessdate=2 May 2014|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=23 April 2014|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He was undefeated in his first seven matches in the stadium.<ref name="Real Madrid gets leg up on Bayern Munich in Champions League"/> Guardiola took the blame for the loss.<ref name="Pep Guardiola takes blame for defeat">{{cite news|last=Palmer|first=Kevin|title=Pep Guardiola takes blame for defeat|url=http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1802570/pep-guardiola-takes-blame-bayern-munich-defeat-real-madrid?cc=5901|accessdate=2 May 2014|newspaper=ESPN FC|date=29 April 2014}}</ref> ], however, insisted "it was a collective failure and not the fault of coach Guardiola."<ref name="Pep Guardiola takes blame for defeat"/> ] "singled out" Guardiola as "the key to the crisis."<ref>{{cite news|last=Uersfeld|first=Stephan|title=Mario Goetze unhappy with Bayern role|url=http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1805646/mario-goetze-unhappy-bayern-munich-role?cc=5901|accessdate=2 May 2014|newspaper=ESPN FC|date=2 May 2014}}</ref> Guardiola finished the 2013–14 season by winning the ] 2–0 in extra–time.<ref>{{cite news|last=Meininghaus|first=Felix|title=Arjen Robben bezwingt erneut den BVB|url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/bayern-sieg-im-dfb-pokalfinale-robbens-tor-bezwingt-erneut-den-bvb-1.1968101|accessdate=17 May 2014|newspaper=Süddeutsche Zeitung|date=17 May 2014|location=Berlin|language=German}}</ref>

==== 2014–15 season ====

]
Pre–season started on 9 July 2014<ref>{{cite news|title=Muskelfaserriss: Saison-Aus für Alaba|url=http://sport.oe24.at/fussball/Muskelfaserriss-Saison-Aus-fuer-Alaba/144058076|accessdate=21 July 2014|newspaper=]|date=20 May 2014|language=German}}</ref> with the first friendly match on 18 July 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bayern siegt bei Badstuber-Comeback|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/608262/artikel_bayern-siegt-bei-badstuber-comeback.html|accessdate=18 July 2014|publisher=kicker|date=18 July 2014|language=German}}</ref> ] was sold to ]<ref>{{cite news|title=Mario Mandzukic joins Atletico Madrid from Bayern Munich|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28230894|accessdate=21 July 2014|publisher=BBC Sports|date=10 July 2014}}</ref> because he believed that the "playing style of coach Pep Guardiola simply does not fit him."<ref>{{cite news|title=Es ist das Beste, dass wir uns trennen|url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/mario-mandzukic-beim-fc-bayern-das-beste-dass-wir-uns-trennen-1.1991717|accessdate=21 July 2014|work=Süddeutsche Zeitung|date=9 June 2014|language=German}}</ref> On 6 August 2014, Bayern played in the ] in ], ].<ref name="USA-Reise endet mit Ärger">{{cite news|title=USA-Reise endet mit Ärger|url=http://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/sport/fc-bayern/USA-Reise-endet-mit-Aerger-id30937017.html|accessdate=9 August 2014|publisher=]|date=7 August 2014|language=German}}</ref> The all-star team was led by Timbers Coach ].<ref name="MLS All-Stars beat Bayern Munich in feisty friendly">{{cite news|title=MLS All-Stars beat Bayern Munich in feisty friendly|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28685673|accessdate=8 August 2014|publisher=BBC Sports|date=7 August 2014}}</ref> The match ended with Bayern losing 2–1 to the All-Star squad.<ref name="USA-Reise endet mit Ärger"/> Separate incidents involving "harsh challenges"<ref name="MLS All-Stars beat Bayern Munich in feisty friendly"/> by ]<ref name="Schweinsteiger verletzt - Guardiola stinksauer">{{cite news|title=Schweinsteiger verletzt – Guardiola stinksauer|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/609291/artikel_schweinsteiger-verletzt---guardiola-stinksauer.html|accessdate=7 August 2014|publisher=kicker|date=7 August 2014}}</ref> and ]<ref name="Schweinsteiger verletzt - Guardiola stinksauer"/> visibly enraged Guardiola and after the match he refused to shake Porter's hand.<ref name="MLS All-Stars beat Bayern Munich in feisty friendly"/> One of the tackles injured ].<ref name="Schweinsteiger verletzt - Guardiola stinksauer"/>

Bayern lost the ] 2–0 to Borussia Dortmund.<ref name="Dortmund dominate Bayern to claim Supercup">{{cite news|last1=Hallam|first1=Mark|title=Dortmund dominate Bayern to claim Supercup|url=http://www.dw.de/dortmund-dominate-bayern-to-claim-supercup/a-17852924|accessdate=15 August 2014|publisher=Deutsche Welle|date=13 August 2014}}</ref> He had declared before the match that "every final is important, especially in Dortmund a bit more."<ref>{{cite news|title=Guardiola setzt auf Fitness: "Das Finale ist kein Test"|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/vereine/609571/artikel_guardiola-setzt-auf-fitness_das-finale-ist-kein-test.html|accessdate=15 August 2014|publisher=kicker|date=12 August 2014|language=German}}</ref> Guardiola used a 3–4–2–1 system in the match.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hartmann|first1=Ulrich|title=Dortmund hebt den Zeigefinger|url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/sieg-im-supercup-dortmund-hebt-den-zeigefinger-1.2088890|accessdate=15 August 2014|work=Süddeutsche Zeitung|date=13 August 2014|language=German}}</ref> Guardiola handed 17-year-old ] his first team debut in the Super Cup and made him part of the first team permanently because of "strong preparation" during pre–season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aubameyang köpft BVB zum Supercup-Sieg|url=http://www.kicker.de/d-supercup-fb-1/2014/1/2396815/spielbericht_borussia-dortmund-17_bayern-muenchen-14.html|accessdate=15 August 2014|newspaper=kicker|date=13 August 2014|language=German}}</ref> In a Champions League match, Bayern defeated Roma 7–1,<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Bayern lässt AS Rom erstarren|url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/champions-league-fc-bayern-laesst-as-rom-erstarren-1.2185186|accessdate=21 October 2014|work=Süddeutsche Zeitung|date=21 October 2014|language=German}}</ref> Bayern's biggest away win in their Champions League history.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bayern schon vor dem Segen des Papstes überirdisch|url=http://www.welt.de/sport/fussball/champions-league/article133520476/Bayern-schon-vor-dem-Segen-des-Papstes-ueberirdisch.html|accessdate=21 October 2014|work=Die Welt|date=21 October 2014|language=German}}</ref> Bayern's first league loss of the season came in a 4–1 defeat to ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Humphreys|first1=Philip William|title=Bayern run ends in Wolfsburg thrashing|url=http://www.dw.de/bayern-run-ends-in-wolfsburg-thrashing/a-18227104|accessdate=25 February 2015|publisher=Deutsche Welle|date=30 January 2015}}</ref> On 11 March 2015, Bayern defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 7–0, tying their largest win in Champions League history.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cryer|first1=Andy|title=Bayern Mun 7 0 Shakt Donsk|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31816155|accessdate=11 March 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 March 2015}}</ref> Bayern defeated ] in a shoot–out in the quarter–finals of the DFB-Pokal.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kneer |first1=Christof |title=Elfmeter oder nix|url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/fc-bayern-im-dfb-pokal-elfmeter-oder-nix-1.2426429|accessdate=9 April 2015|work=Süddeutsche Zeitung|date=8 April 2015|language=German}}</ref> On 15 April 2015, Bayern end a 11 match undefeated streak in Portugal after Bayern lost 3–1 to Porto.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hafez|first1=Shamoon|title=FC Porto 3 1 Bayern Mun|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32295979|accessdate=16 April 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 April 2015}}</ref> In Guardiola's 100th match as head coach, Bayern defeated Porto 6–1.<ref name="Bayern routs Porto reach Champions semis">{{cite news|last=Starcevic|first=Nesha|title=Bayern routs Porto reach Champions semis|url=http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/2015/04/21/bayern-routs-porto-reach-champions-semis.html|accessdate=22 April 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=Toronto Star|date=21 April 2015}}</ref> With the win, Bayern reached their fourth-straight Champions League semi-final.<ref name="Bayern routs Porto reach Champions semis"/> On 28 April 2015, Bayern were knocked out of the German Cup in a shoot-out.<ref name="Aus allen Tr&auml;umen gerutscht">{{cite news|last1=Warmbrunn|first1=Benedikt|title=Aus allen Träumen gerutscht|url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/halbfinale-im-dfb-pokal-aus-allen-traeumen-gerutscht-1.2457674|accessdate=28 April 2015|work=Süddeutsche Zeitung|date=28 April 2015|language=German}}</ref><ref name="Aus allen Tr&auml;umen gerutscht"/> Bayern had missed all four of their shots.<ref name="Aus allen Träumen gerutscht"/> In his first competitive match against Barcelona, Bayern lost 3–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bayern Munich were in control against Barca – Guardiola|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32619182|accessdate=7 May 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 May 2015}}</ref> Bayern failed to get a shot on target in the match.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Henson|first1=Mike|title=Barcelona 3 0 Bayern Mun|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32582198|accessdate=7 May 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 May 2015}}</ref> For the first time in his career, he lost four in a row (including shoot-out loss).<ref>{{cite news|title=Historische Niederlage für Bayern-Coach Guardiola|url=http://www.welt.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga/fc-bayern-muenchen/article140715033/Historische-Niederlage-fuer-Bayern-Coach-Guardiola.html|accessdate=9 May 2015|work=Die Welt|date=9 May 2015|language=German}}</ref>

==== 2015–16 season ====

Pre-season began on 1 July 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Skowronek|first1=Max|title=Der FC Bayern muss einige Stars loswerden|url=http://www.welt.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga/fc-bayern-muenchen/article143330262/Der-FC-Bayern-muss-einige-Stars-loswerden.html|accessdate=13 July 2015|work=Die Welt|date=1 July 2015|language=German}}</ref> In the ], Bayern finished fourth after losing to FC Augsburg in the semi-final<ref>{{cite news|title=Telekom Cup, 2015, Halbfinale|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/liga-total-cup-fb-1/2015/1/2865987/spielschema_bayern-muenchen-14_fc-augsburg-91.html|accessdate=13 July 2015|newspaper=kicker|language=German}}</ref> and losing to ] in a shootout.<ref>{{cite news|title=Telekom Cup, 2015, Spiel um Platz 3|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/liga-total-cup-fb-1/2015/2/2865988/spielschema_borussia-mgladbach-15_bayern-muenchen-14.html|accessdate=13 July 2015|newspaper=kicker|language=German}}</ref> Bayern lost the German Super Cup to VfL Wolfsburg on 1 August 2015,<ref>{{cite news|title=Joker Bendtner ist zweimal zur Stelle|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/d-supercup-fb-1/2015/1/2841005/spielbericht_vfl-wolfsburg-24_bayern-muenchen-14.html|accessdate=8 August 2015|newspaper=kicker|date=1 August 2015|language=German}}</ref> then beat Real Madrid in the ] final four days later.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lewandowski trifft spät – Bayern gewinnt Audi Cup|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/audi-cup-fb-1/2015/3/3157168/spielbericht_bayern-muenchen-14_real-madrid.html|accessdate=8 August 2015|newspaper=kicker|date=5 August 2015|language=German}}</ref> The competitive season started on 1 August 2015 when Bayern lost in a shoot-out to Wolfsburg in the German Super Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joker Bendtner ist zweimal zur Stelle|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/d-supercup-fb-1/2015/1/2841005/spielbericht_vfl-wolfsburg-24_bayern-muenchen-14.html|accessdate=18 December 2015|newspaper=kicker|date=1 August 2015|language=German}}</ref> Then on 9 August 2015, Bayern won in the first round of the German Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pflicht erfüllt, Kür verpasst: Bayern humorlos weiter|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfbpokal/spielrunde/dfb-pokal/2015-16/1/2841080/spielbericht_fc-noettingen-5456_bayern-muenchen-14.html|accessdate=9 August 2015|newspaper=kicker|date=18 December 2015|language=German}}</ref> In the league, Bayern won their first ten matches.<ref name="Bayern Munich's perfect start to season ended by Eintracht Frankfurt">{{cite news|title=Bayern Munich's perfect start to season ended by Eintracht Frankfurt|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/oct/30/bayern-munich-eintracht-frankfurt|accessdate=18 December 2015|agency=Reuters|publisher=The Guardian|date=30 October 2015|language=German}}</ref> The first time they dropped points in the league was on 30 October 2015 in a 0–0 scoreline against ]<ref name="Bayern Munich's perfect start to season ended by Eintracht Frankfurt"/> and their first loss in the league was on 5 December 2015 in a 3–1 scoreline to Borussia Mönchengladbach.<ref name="Borussia Mönchengladbach quick to send Bayern Munich to first defeat">{{cite news|title=Borussia Mönchengladbach quick to send Bayern Munich to first defeat|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/dec/05/borussia-monchengladbach-bayern-munich-bundesliga-match-report|accessdate=18 December 2015|agency=Reuters|publisher=The Guardian|date=5 December 2015}}</ref> In the Champions League group stage, Bayern won Group F,<ref>{{cite news|title=Müller makes difference for Bayern Munich as they ease past Zagreb|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/dec/09/dinamo-zagreb-bayern-munich-champions-league-match-report|accessdate=18 December 2015|agency=Reuthers|publisher=The Guardian|date=9 December 2015}}</ref> winning five out of the six matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doppelschlag Lewandowski: Fünfter Bayern-Sieg|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/chleague/spielrunde/champions-league/2015-16/6/3254883/spielbericht_dinamo-zagreb_bayern-muenchen-14.html|accessdate=18 December 2015|publisher=kicker|date=9 December 2015|language=German}}</ref> Bayern's only loss in the Champions League group stage was against Arsenal on 20 October.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neuer und der schmale Grat vom Held zur tragischen Figur|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/chleague/spielrunde/champions-league/2015-16/3/3254877/spielanalyse_fc-arsenal_bayern-muenchen-14.html|accessdate=18 December 2015|publisher=kicker|date=20 October 2015|language=German}}</ref> This was Bayern's first loss in all competitions during the 2015–16 season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Taylor|first1=Daniel|title=Bayern Munich beaten as Olivier Giroud hands Arsenal Champions League lifeline|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/oct/20/bayern-munich-beaten-as-olivier-giroud-hands-arsenal-a-european-lifeline|accessdate=18 December 2015|publisher=The Guardian|date=20 October 2015}}</ref>

On 20 December, Bayern confirmed that Guardiola was leaving the club after his contract expires at the end of the season, with ] his replacement for the 2016–17 season.<ref name="Pep Guardiola to leave Bayern Munich at end of the season">{{cite news|title=Pep Guardiola to leave Bayern Munich at end of the season|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/35144474|accessdate=5 January 2016|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="Bayern Munich appoint Carlo Ancelotti as Pep Guardiola successor in 2016">{{cite news|title=Bayern Munich appoint Carlo Ancelotti as Pep Guardiola successor in 2016|url=http://www.espnfc.us/bayern-munich/story/2762251/bayern-confirm-coach-carlo-ancelotti-will-succeed-guardiola|accessdate=5 January 2016|publisher=ESPN FC|date=20 December 2015}}</ref>

On 3 May 2016, Guardiola's Bayern Munich lost to Atlético Madrid in the champions league semi-finals stage, thereby ending Guardiola's final chance of winning a Champions League Title with the Bavarian club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36126014|title=Bayern Munich 2-1 Atletico Madrid (agg 2-2)|website=BBC Sport | date= 4 May 2016 | access-date= 4 May 2016 | first = Jonathan | last = Jurejko}}</ref> Guardiola's final match<ref name="Bayern Munich end Pep Guardiola era with DFB-Pokal Cup win vs. Dortmund">{{cite news|title=Bayern Munich end Pep Guardiola era with DFB-Pokal Cup win vs. Dortmund|url=http://www.espnfc.us/german-dfb-pokal/match/447906/Bayern-Munich-Borussia-Dortmund/report|accessdate=21 May 2016|publisher=ESPN FC|date=21 May 2016}}</ref> was on 21 May 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Douglas Costa entscheidet den Elfmeter-Krimi|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfbpokal/spielrunde/dfb-pokal/2015-16/6/3301459/spielbericht_bayern-muenchen-14_borussia-dortmund-17.html|accessdate=21 May 2016|publisher=kicker|date=21 May 2016|language=German}}</ref> Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund in a shootout.<ref name="Bayern Munich end Pep Guardiola era with DFB-Pokal Cup win vs. Dortmund"/> He finished with a record of 82 wins, 11 draws, and nine losses in the Bundesliga; a record of 14 wins, three draws, and no losses in the ]; a record of 23 wins, five draws, and eight losses in the ].<ref name="Bayern München - Trainerhistorie">{{cite web|title=Bayern München|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/vereine/1-bundesliga/2013-14/bayern-muenchen-14/trainer.html|publisher=kicker|accessdate=23 April 2014|language=German}}</ref> He also went a combined two wins, two draws, and two losses in the ], ], and the ].<ref name="Bayern München - Trainerhistorie"/> In non–official competitions, he went a combined six wins, one draw, and one loss.<ref name="Bayern München - Trainerhistorie"/>

=== Manchester City ===

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==== 2016–17 season ====

On 1 February 2016, ] signed Guardiola to a three-year contract for the start of the ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Pep Guardiola to succeed Manuel Pellegrini as Manchester City boss|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35461090|accessdate=1 February 2016|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 February 2016}}</ref> Manchester City lost Guardiola's first pre-season match 1–0 to Bayern Munich.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bayern Munich 1-0 Man City: Pep Guardiola loses first friendly|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36851562|accessdate=20 July 2016|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 July 2016}}</ref> On 13 August 2016, Manchester City won Guardiola's first ] match 2–1 against ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3739144/Pep-Guardiola-did-way-Manchester-City-2-1-Sunderland-five-things-learned.html|title=Manchester City 2-1 Sunderland - five things we learned|access-date=14 August 2016}}</ref> On 11 September 2016, Guardiola won his first ] as a manager in a 1–2 victory; this was also his sixth win against his rival manager ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/sep/11/pep-guardiola-jpse-mourinho-manchester-city-manchester-united-premoer-league|title=Pep Guardiola wins tactical battle with José Mourinho in Manchester derby|last=Cox|first=Michael|date=11 September 2016|newspaper=The Guardian|issn=0261-3077|access-date=18 September 2016}}</ref> By the end of September 2016, Guardiola had won all of his first 10 matches in charge of Manchester City and were top of the Premier League table with a four-point advantage over second-placed ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Swansea City 1–3 Manchester City |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37393700 |work=BBC Sport |date=24 September 2016 |accessdate=24 September 2016}}</ref> but lost his first match as City manager , 2–0 against Hotspur but remained one point clear in the league table ahead of the international break.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-vs-manchester-city-spurs-towering-midfield-proved-too-powerful-for-diminutive-city-a7342981.html|title=Tottenham's towering midfield was too powerful for diminutive Man City|date=3 October 2016|newspaper=The Independent|access-date=11 October 2016}}</ref> After the international break, Manchester City drew their next game, against ] played on 15 October 2016 with the scoreline at 1–1 at full time. ] and ] both lost penalties while ] came from bench to equalise for City.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37594239 | title = Manchester City 1-1 Everton | website = BBC Sport | date = 15 October 2016 | access-date = 21 October 2016 | first = Shamoon | last = Hafez}}</ref> Guardiola went on to lose his next game 4–0, playing against ] on 19 October 2016 at the ] in the UEFA Champions League group stages with ] scoring a ]. Both teams ended the game with ten men as City goalkeeper ] and Barcelona defender ] were both sent off in the 53rd and 73rd minute respectively.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.skysports.com/football/barcelona-vs-man-city/live/366886 | title = Barcelona vs Man City | website = Sky Sports | date = 19 October 2016 | access-date = 21 October 2016}}</ref> After suffering another home draw on 23 October 2016, Guardiola ties his record of going five games without a win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/10629656/pep-guardiola8217s-five-game-winless-run-is-his-joint-worst-ever |title=Pep Guardiola’s five-game winless run is his joint-worst ever |date=24 October 2016 |publisher=SkySports}}</ref> City's poor run continued into the ], with a 1–0 defeat to Manchester United. In his post-match comments, Guardiola said: "I am so proud of our performance, congratulations to United, but I am so proud of our young players and how we played". City's loss meant that Guardiola was without a win in his last six games in all competitions, his worst run of form in his entire career. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3876564/Pep-Guardiola-goes-six-games-without-win-Manchester-City-manager-WORST-run-decorated-career.html|title=Pep Guardiola or six games without a win as Manchester City manager ... the WORST run of his decorated career |date= 26 October 2016 |access-date=28 October 2016 |publisher =Daily Mail}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/10633563/pep-guardiola-proud-of-manchester-city-despite-worst-winless-run-as-manager |title=Pep 'proud' despite winless run |date=26 October 2016 |publisher=SkySports}}</ref>

== Tactics ==
{{see also|Tiki-taka}}
Under Guardiola's predecessor ], Barcelona were known for a ] with plenty of flair with Ronaldinho being the centre point of the attack. Under Guardiola, however, the team became more disciplined with a greater focus on possession and a disciplined and aggressive pressing style. He often played a high defensive line with the full backs (particularly Dani Alves) pushing high up their respective sides whilst relying on the passing of ] and ] to retain possession and employing a pressing style without the ball.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thefootballtacticsblog/2011/05/barcelona_provide_a_coachs_dre.html | title = Barcelona provide a coach's dream |publisher=BBC Sport | date = 30 May 2011 | accessdate =10 June 2011 }}</ref> During striker Samuel Eto'o's time at Barcelona, Lionel Messi was deployed on the right hand side, though following his departure Messi largely played in the centre forward role in a false nine capacity.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2009/oct/27/the-question-false-nines-jonathan-wilson | title = The Question: Why are teams so tentative about false nines? |work=The Guardian | date = 27 October 2009 | accessdate = 10 June 2011 | location=London | first=Jonathan | last=Wilson}}</ref>

During the 2011–12 season, Guardiola made increasing use of the ], especially when facing two attackers, using Cesc Fàbregas as an attacking midfielder and Sergio Busquets as a midfield pivot. ] previously had used this system as a basic tactical approach when Guardiola played for Barcelona. Guardiola employed this system in a 5–0 win against Villarreal with Javier Mascherano, Sergio Busquets and ] as the back-three and Seydou Keita acting as a defensive midfield. Of note is that throughout their careers, Mascherano, Keita and Busquets had been deployed primarily as midfielders and Abidal as a full back, meaning Guardiola did not play even one central defender in the 5–0 victory. Although there are some spectators who assume the primary reason for the 3–4–3 was because he was short on defenders, in a later Champions League match against ], he employed this tactic with most of his players available for selection. As manager of Bayern Munich, he also employed a 3–4–3 formation during the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against old club Barça.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2015/5/12/8588831/2015-champions-league-bayern-munich-barcelona-projected-lineups | title = Bayern Munich vs Barcelona, Champions League Semifinal 2nd Leg: Projected Lineups | website = Barca Blaugranes | date = 12 May 2015 | access-date = 4 October 2015 | first = Renato | last = Goncalves}}</ref>

Guardiola wrote in a column for '']'' in March 2007, when Rijkaard experimented with a three-man backline of his own, "In Barcelona it is understood that you can win a thousand ways. All are valid. All work. There's little more to say. But in Barcelona it is also understood that you can never win and repeat in a way that does not feel right to you—that does not feel right to the directors, coaches, players, friends of the press and the people who go every week to see them."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/88/spain/2011/12/08/2793096/zac-lee-rigg-pep-guardiolas-tactical-evolution-of-barcelona |title=Zac Lee Rigg: Pep Guardiola's continued tactical evolution of Barcelona promises plenty of headaches for Real Madrid's José Mourinho |publisher=Goal.com |date=8 December 2011 |accessdate=28 April 2012 | first = Zac Lee | last = Rigg}}</ref>

== Personal life ==

Guardiola was born to Dolors and Valentí. He has two older sisters and a younger brother, Pere, a football agent.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://socqer.com/questions/2576/is-pep-guardiolas-brother-also-luis-suarezs-agent/#answer_2724 | title=Is Pep Guardiola's brother also Luis Suarez's agent? | publisher=Socqer.com | date=25 March 2013 | accessdate=26 March 2013}}</ref> He is non-religious.<ref name=profilearticle>{{cite news|title=The Pep Challenge: A Superstar Football Coach Comes to Munich|url=http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/how-pep-guardiola-came-to-bayern-munich-a-905688-2.html|accessdate=15 June 2013|newspaper=Der Spiegel|date=14 June 2013|author=Markus Feldenkirchen|author2=Juan Moreno |quote=He doesn't believe in the existence of God, except in the form of Messi and Maradona}}</ref> Guardiola met his wife when he was 18.<ref name=profilearticle/> They married on 29 May 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Guardiola heiratete heimlich in Spanien|url=http://sport.oe24.at/fussball/Guardiola-heiratete-heimlich-in-Spanien/145157096|accessdate=29 May 2014|newspaper=Österreich|date=29 May 2014|language=German}}</ref> They have three children named Maria, Màrius and Valentina.<ref name=profilearticle/> Following his tenure as Barcelona's manager, Guardiola stated that he would move to the United States to live in ], New York, for a year, until he decided on his future.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/138/spain/2012/06/02/3143396/guardiola-i-no-longer-enjoyed-barcelona-matches | title = Guardiola: I no longer enjoyed Barcelona matches | publisher = Goal.com | date = 2 June 2012 | accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> To prepare for his upcoming position as the manager of Bayern Munich, Guardiola practised German for four to five hours per day, responding impressively at his first press conference there.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20130624/pep-guardiola-bayern-munich.ap/ |title= Pep Guardiola speaks in German at Bayern Munich press conference |date=24 June 2013 |work=Sports Illustrated |accessdate=24 July 2013 }}</ref> Guardiola supports the ].<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url = http://www.marca.com/2012/09/12/en/football/barcelona/1347470330.html|title = Guardiola: Here's one more vote for independence|work = ]|date = 9 December 2012|accessdate = 24 February 2014}}</ref> In 2015, he confirmed that he will participate in the ] ] to stand for ] in the ].<ref name="auto1">{{cite news|title = Guardiola, sobre la lista unitaria: "¿Por qué no puedo defender mi opinión?"|url = http://www.lavanguardia.com/politica/20150722/54434063123/guardiola-lista-unitaria-defender-opinion.html|accessdate = 22 July 2015|work = La Vanguardia|date = 22 July 2015}}</ref>

== Career statistics ==

=== Player ===
{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}

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! colspan=3 | Club performance
! colspan=2 | League
! colspan=2 | Cup
! colspan=2 | Continental
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
! Season !! Club !! League
! Apps !! Goals
! Apps !! Goals
! Apps !! Goals
! Apps !! Goals
|-
! colspan=3 | Spain
! colspan=2 | League
! colspan=2 | ]
! colspan=2 | ]
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
| ] || rowspan=11|] || rowspan=11|] || 4 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5 || 0
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| ] || 26 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 11 || 0 || 40 || 0
|-
| ] || 28 || 0 || 5 || 1 || 6 || 0 || 39 || 1
|-
| ] || 34 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 9 || 0 || 48 || 0
|-
| ] || 24 || 2 || 4 || 0 || 6 || 0 || 34 || 2
|-
| ] || 32 || 1 || 7 || 0 || 7 || 1 || 46 || 2
|-
| ] || 38 || 0 || 8 || 0 || 7 || 1 || 53 || 1
|-
| ] || 6 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 14 || 0
|-
| ] || 22 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 26 || 1
|-
| ] || 25 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 25 || 0
|-
| ] || 24 || 2 || 4 || 3 || 8 || 0 || 36 || 5
|-
! colspan=3 | Italy
! colspan=2 | League
! colspan=2 | ]
! colspan=2 | ]
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
| ] || ] || rowspan=3|] || 11 || 2 || 2 || 0 || colspan="2"|–|| 13 || 2
|-
| rowspan=2|] || ] || 4 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 8 || 1
|-
| ] || 13 || 1 || 3 || 1 || colspan="2"|–|| 16 || 2
|-
! colspan=3 | Qatar
! colspan=2 | League
! colspan=2 | ]
! colspan=2 | ]
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
| ] || ] || |]
| |18 || 2 || 9 || 3 || 9 || 2 || 36 || 7
|-
! colspan=3 | Mexico
! colspan=2 | League
! colspan=2 | Cup
! colspan=2 | ]
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
| ] || ] || |]
| |10 || 1 || 6 || 1 || 4 || 0 || 20 || 2
|-
! rowspan=4 | Total
! colspan=2 | Spain
!263 || 6 || 43 || 4 || 60 || 2 || 366 || 12
|-
! colspan=2 | Italy
!28 || 3 || 8 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 37 || 5
|-
! colspan=2 | Qatar
!18 || 2 || 9 || 3 || 9 || 2 || 36 || 7
|-
! colspan=2 | Mexico
!10 || 1 || 6 || 1 || 4 || 0 || 20 || 2
|-
! colspan=3 | Career total
!319 || 12 || 66 || 10 || 74 || 4 || 459 || 26
|}

=== International ===

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! colspan=3 | ]
|-
!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
| 1992 || 2 || 1
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| 1993 || 5 || 0
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| 1994 || 7 || 1
|-
| 1995 || 0 || 0
|-
| 1996 || 5 || 1
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| 1997 || 4 || 1
|-
| 1998 || 0 || 0
|-
| 1999 || 9 || 0
|-
| 2000 || 8 || 1
|-
| 2001 || 7 || 0
|-
!Total || 47 || 5
|}

=== International goals ===

{| class="wikitable"
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! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
| 1. || 16 December 1992 || ], ], Spain || {{fb|LVA}} || '''2'''–0 || 5–0 || ]
|-
| 2. || 27 June 1994 || ], ], United States || {{fb|BOL}} || 0–'''1''' || 1–3 || ]
|-
| 3. || 14 December 1996 || ], ], Spain || {{fb|FR Yugoslavia}} || '''1'''–0 || 2–0 || ]
|-
| 4. || 12 February 1997 || ], ], Spain || {{fb|MLT}} || '''1'''–0 || 4–0 || 1998 World Cup qualification
|-
| 5. || 3 June 2000 || ], ], Sweden || {{fb|SWE}} || 0–'''1''' || 1–1 || ]
|}

=== Managerial ===

==== Managerial record ====
{{updated|matches played on 29 October 2016}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
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!rowspan="2"|Team!!rowspan="2"|From!!rowspan="2"|To!!colspan="9"|Record
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!{{Tooltip|M|Matches coached}}!!{{Tooltip|W|Matches won}}!!{{Tooltip|D|Matches drawn}}!!{{Tooltip|L|Matches lost}}!!{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}}!!{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}}!!{{Tooltip|GD|Goal difference}}!!{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}}!!{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
|]||21 June 2007||30 June 2008
{{WDL|38|25|8|5|for=70|against=41|diff=yes}}
| <!-- Source -->
|-
|]||1 July 2008||30 June 2012
{{WDL|247|179|47|21|for=636|against=181|diff=yes}}
|<ref name="2008–09 seasn"/><ref name="2009–10 season"/><ref name="2010–11 season"/><ref name="2011–12 season"/>
|-
|]||26 June 2013<ref name=guariolasfirsttraining/>||30 June 2016<ref name="Bayern München - Trainerhistorie"/>
{{WDL|161|121|21|19|for=396|against=111|diff=yes}}
|<ref name="Bayern München - Trainerhistorie"/><ref name="2013–14 season"/><ref name="2014–15 season"/><ref name="2015–16 season"/>
|-
|]||1 July 2016||Present
{{WDL|17|11|3|3|for=39|against=18|diff=yes}}
| <!-- Source -->
|-
! colspan="3"| Total
{{WDLtot|463|336|79|48|for=1141|against=351|diff=yes}}
! —
|}

==== Performance timeline ====

{{updated|29 October 2016}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
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!rowspan="2"|Club!!rowspan="2"|Season!!colspan="8"|League!!Cup!!{{Tooltip|L. Cup|League Cup}}!!Europe!!Other!!rowspan="2"|{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!{{Tooltip|M|Matches coached}}!!{{Tooltip|W|Matches won}}!!{{Tooltip|D|Matches drawn}}!!{{Tooltip|L|Matches lost}}!!{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}}!!{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}}!!{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}}!!{{Tooltip|Pos.|Final position}}!!{{Tooltip|Pos.|Final position}}!!{{Tooltip|Pos.|Final position}}!!{{Tooltip|Pos.|Final position}}!!{{Tooltip|Pos.|Final position}}
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|]||2007–08
{{WDL|38|25|8|5|for=70|against=41}}
|{{Tooltip|1st|1st out of 20 teams}}||—||—||—||—||<!-- Reference -->
|-
|rowspan="5"|]||]
{{WDL|38|27|6|5|for=105|against=35}}
|{{Tooltip|1st|1st out of 20 teams}}||{{Tooltip|W|Winner}}||—||{{Tooltip|W|Winner of UEFA Champions League}}||—||<ref name="2008–09 seasn">{{cite web|title=FC Barcelona » Fixtures & Results 2008/2009|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/teams/fc-barcelona/2009/3/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Spain » Primera División 2008/2009 » 38. Round|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/schedule/esp-primera-division-2008-2009-spieltag/38/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref>
|-
|]
{{WDL|38|31|6|1|for=98|against=24}}
|{{Tooltip|1st|1st out of 20 teams}}||{{Tooltip|R|Round of 16}}||—||{{Tooltip|SF|Semi–finalist in UEFA Champions League}}||{{Tooltip|W|Winner of Spanish Super Cup}}<br/>{{Tooltip|W|Winner of UEFA Super Cup}}<br/>{{Tooltip|W|Winner of FIFA Club World Cup}}||<ref name="2009–10 season">{{cite web|title=FC Barcelona » Fixtures & Results 2009/2010|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/teams/fc-barcelona/2010/3/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Spain » Primera División 2009/2010 » 38. Round|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/schedule/esp-primera-division-2009-2010-spieltag/38/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref>
|-
|]
{{WDL|38|30|6|2|for=95|against=21}}
|{{Tooltip|1st|1st out of 20 teams}}||{{Tooltip|F|Losing finalist}}||—||{{Tooltip|W|Winner of UEFA Champions League}}||{{Tooltip|W|Winner of Spanish Super Cup}}||<ref name="2010–11 season">{{cite web|title=FC Barcelona » Fixtures & Results 2009/2010|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/teams/fc-barcelona/2010/3/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Spain » Primera División 2010/2011 » 38. Round|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/schedule/esp-primera-division-2010-2011-spieltag/38/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref>
|-
|]
{{WDL|38|28|7|3|for=114|against=29}}
|{{Tooltip|2nd|2nd out of 20 teams}}||{{Tooltip|W|Winner}}||—||{{Tooltip|SF|Semi–finalist in UEFA Champions League}}||{{Tooltip|W|Winner of Spanish Super Cup}}<br/>{{Tooltip|W|Winner of UEFA Super Cup}}<br/>{{Tooltip|W|Winner of FIFA Club World Cup}}||<ref name="2011–12 season">{{cite web|title=FC Barcelona » Fixtures & Results 2011/2012|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/teams/fc-barcelona/2012/3/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Spain » Primera División 2011/2012 » 38. Round|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/schedule/esp-primera-division-2011-2012-spieltag/38/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref>
|-
!Totals
{{WDLtot|152|116|25|11|for=412|against=109}}
!—!!—!!—!!—!!—!!—
|-
|rowspan="4"|]||]
{{WDL|34|29|3|2|for=94|against=23}}
|{{Tooltip|1st|1st out of 18 teams}}||{{Tooltip|W|Winner}}||—||{{Tooltip|SF|Semi–finalist in UEFA Champions League}}||{{Tooltip|RU|Runner–up in German Super Cup}}<br/>{{Tooltip|W|Winner of UEFA Super Cup}}<br/>{{Tooltip|W|Winner of FIFA Club World Cup}}||<ref name="2013–14 season">{{cite web|title=Bayern München » Fixtures & Results 2013/2014|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/teams/bayern-muenchen/2014/3/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=1. Bundesliga - Spieltag / Tabelle|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2013-14/34/0/spieltag.html|website=kicker.de|publisher=kicker|accessdate=21 July 2016|language=German}}</ref>
|-
|]
{{WDL|34|25|4|5|for=80|against=18}}
|{{Tooltip|1st|1st out of 18 teams}}||{{Tooltip|SF|Semi–finalist}}||—||{{Tooltip|SF|Semi–finalist in UEFA Champions League}}||{{Tooltip|RU|Runner–up in German Super Cup}}||<ref name="2014–15 season">{{cite web|title=Bayern München » Fixtures & Results 2014/2015|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/teams/bayern-muenchen/2015/3/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=1. Bundesliga - Spieltag / Tabelle|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2014-15/0/0/spieltag.html|website=kicker.de|publisher=kicker|accessdate=21 July 2016|language=German}}</ref>
|-
|]
{{WDL|34|28|4|2|for=80|against=17}}
|{{Tooltip|1st|1st out of 18 teams}}||{{Tooltip|W|Winner}}||—||{{Tooltip|SF|Semi–finalist in UEFA Champions League}}||{{Tooltip|RU|Runner–up in German Super Cup}}||<ref name="2015–16 season">{{cite web|title=Bayern München » Fixtures & Results 2015/2016|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/teams/bayern-muenchen/2016/3/|publisher=World Football|accessdate=21 July 2016|language=German}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=1. Bundesliga - Spieltag / Tabelle|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2015-16/0/0/spieltag.html|website=kicker.de|publisher=kicker|accessdate=21 July 2016|language=German}}</ref>
|-
!Totals
{{WDLtot|102|82|11|9|for=254|against=58}}
!—!!—!!—!!—!!—!!—
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|]||]
{{WDL|10|7|2|1|for=24|against=9}}
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== Bibliography ==

* Josep Guardiola, ''La meva gent, el meu futbol'', with Miguel Rico and Luís Martín, Edecasa (Grupo Z), Colección ], 2001 {{ca icon}}
* Jaume Collell, ''Pep Guardiola: de Santpedor al banquillo del Barça'', Península, 2009 {{es icon}}
* Josep Riera Font, ''Escoltant Guardiola: el pensament futbolistic i vital de l'entrenador del Barça en 150 frases'', Cossetania, 2009 {{ca icon}}
* Several authors, ''Paraula de Pep'', Ara Llibres, 2009 {{ca icon}}
* Several authors, ''Barça de las 6 Copas'', Edecasa (Grupo Z), Colección ], 2009 {{es icon}}

== See also ==

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== External links ==
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{{Wikinews category|Pep Guardiola}}
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