Parma, and Tanzi, were a learning experience for Ancelotti — it is not difficult to trace the roots of his definition of management to those early days. His job was simply to find a way of winning, not just in the cause of getting the most out of his players, but to meet the insatiable demands of those above him for as long as possible, too.

Carlo Ancelotti has described Pep Guardiola as ‘the best manager out there’ and a ‘nightmare’ to prepare for ahead of Real Madrid’s trip to face Manchester City on Tuesday night. The two European heavyweights clash in the Champions League knockout play-off,

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were well aware of Real Madrid's habit of producing their best in tough times, with a string of injuries having depleted the visitors' defence ahead of Tuesday's Champions League playoff.

Pep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City side to prove they are still "something special" in their blockbuster Champions League tie against Real Madrid despite a turbulent season for the Premier League champions.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists he does not fear being ‘thrown out on the street’ ahead of his side’s Champions League play-off against Real Madrid. City, the 2023 winners, take on 15-time winners Real Madrid for a place in the last-16 after both clubs failed to finish in the top eight of the Champions League group stage table.

Having endured the worst phase as a manager in his entire career, there are assertions that Pep Guardiola's position as the Man City chief is no more undisputed.

Manchester City welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night and Pep Guardiola conceded he is unsure how his team will handle facing the 15-time European champions

The Man City manager has been hugely impressed with four Los Blancos stars as the two top European clubs prepare to face each other in the Champions League this week