Pep Guardiola, the renowned football manager, has etched his name in history with his latest victory over Manchester United, marking the first time a manager has defeated the Red Devils in six cup competitions.

This remarkable achievement adds to Guardiola’s legacy of success and further solidifies his status as one of the greatest managers in the sport.

With Manchester United’s defeat on June 3 (Hanoi time), they have now suffered six losses against teams led by Pep Guardiola. These include Champions League defeats in 2009, 2011 (both against Barcelona), and 2014 (against Bayern Munich), as well as losses in the English League Cup in 2020 and 2021, and the FA Cup in 2023, all against Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Throughout his career, Guardiola has participated in 11 domestic cup finals and has only experienced one defeat, which came at the hands of Jose Mourinho’s team in the 2011 Copa del Rey final. Remarkably, the manager, born in 1971, has secured a national cup double with every team he has coached.

During his tenure at Barcelona, Guardiola claimed the Copa del Rey title in 2009 and 2012. Upon his move to Bayern Munich, he continued his winning streak by clinching the DFB Pokal in 2014 and 2016. Guardiola has now added two FA Cup titles to his collection with Manchester City in 2019 and 2023.

The recent 2-1 victory over Manchester United also marked Guardiola’s 34th title in his managerial career. He currently ranks third among the most successful strategists in terms of titles won, trailing only Mircea Lucescu with 35 titles and the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson with 49 titles.

Notably, while Lucescu and Ferguson enjoyed extensive careers spanning 39 and 41 years, respectively, Guardiola has achieved his impressive record in just 14 years.

Valery Lobanovsky holds the fourth position on the list of managers with the most titles, having secured 29 trophies during his 42-year tenure.

Pep Guardiola’s exceptional achievements and relentless pursuit of success have firmly established him as a managerial icon in the world of football. His tactical brilliance, commitment to excellence, and ability to shape winning teams have left an indelible mark on the sport’s history.

As he continues his coaching journey, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate further triumphs from this remarkable strategist.