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Guardiola sets record for most Champions League knockout wins

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola surpassed Ferguson, Mourinho and Ancelotti for the most wins by a manager in the Champions League knockout stage.

By Dejan Kalinic
Pep Guardiola

Madrid, February 27: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola surpassed Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti for the most wins by a manager in the Champions League knockout stage.

Guardiola's side came from behind to stun Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of their last-16 tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday (February 26).

A two-time Champions League winner while at the helm of Barcelona, Guardiola made history courtesy of City's victory.

It was his 28th win in the Champions League knockout stage, moving him past Ferguson, Mourinho and Ancelotti, who all have 27.

Guardiola also became the manager with the most wins (10) against Madrid in all competitions in the 21st century, surpassing Ernesto Valverde and Diego Simeone.

Story first published: Thursday, February 27, 2020, 12:59 [IST]
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