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Pep Guardiola's worst-ever season! Real Madrid defeat sees Man City boss post dismal stat as Cityzens crash out of Champions League

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<p>City’s hopes of being crowned European champions for the second time in their history were crushed in devastating fashion as Real Madrid eased past them with a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/pep-guardiola-stay-real-madrid-fans-troll-man-city-coach-kylian-mbappe-hat-trick-dumps-cityzens-out-of-champions-league/bltadf5308b6c27b2e2#cs1116cc0e5e605555" target="_blank">6-3 aggregate victory.</a> Despite their dominance in recent years under Pep Guardiola, the reigning European champions were <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-player-ratings-vs-real-madrid-josko-gvardiol-abdukodir-khusanov/blt533a780512703522" target="_blank">thoroughly outplayed in the second leg </a>at the Santiago Bernabéu, suffering a 3-1 defeat on the night. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Kylian Mbappé was the star of the show, scoring a remarkable hat-trick to seal City's fate. This result not only ended their European campaign but also marked a historic low for Guardiola, as he was eliminated before the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/end-era-man-city-winners-losers-real-madrid-kylian-mbappe-demolition-pep-guardiola-rebuild-champions-league/blt6f54203c872e9b7d" target="_blank">Round of 16 for the first time </a>in his managerial career. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>For a manager known for setting high standards, this season has seen Guardiola experience several unwanted firsts. In addition to his earliest-ever Champions League exit, City’s defeat in Madrid also meant that he has now suffered 13 defeats in official competitions in a single season something he had never experienced before in his managerial career.</p><p>Since taking charge at the Etihad Stadium in 2016, Guardiola has led Manchester City to an era of dominance, securing six Premier League titles and clinching their first-ever Champions League trophy in 2023. However, the 2023-24 campaign has been far from smooth sailing for the Spanish tactician. A series of injuries to key players have derailed City's domestic title challenge, leaving them off the pace in the Premier League. Now, their European ambitions have suffered the same fate!   </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>With their Champions League campaign now over, Guardiola and his squad must regroup quickly as they return to domestic action. City currently sit fourth in the Premier League standings and will need a strong finish to the season to secure a place in next year’s Champions League. </p><p>A crucial test awaits them on Sunday as they face leaders Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in a high-stakes encounter. With qualification for Europe’s elite competition now the top priority, Guardiola will be desperate for a response from his players after their disappointing exit on the continental stage. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

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