Do Mourinho and Guardiola like each other?

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola says he has a “good relationship” with Tottenham counterpart Jose Mourinho, despite the historic rivalry between the pair. The duo were painted by the media as arch enemies when Guardiola was coach of Barcelona and Mourinho in charge of Real Madrid.

Who is more successful Mourinho and Guardiola?

Both of their trophy cabinets are pretty full… Guardiola has won six league titles – three times with Barca in Spain and three times with Bayern Munich in Germany. Mourinho has gone one better. He has seven league titles to his name – with Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Porto.

Which manager has beaten Guardiola the most?

Liverpool honcho Klopp is the man with the most victories against Guardiola (nine), but Pep has beaten him on just as many occasions.

Did Mourinho work at Barcelona?

Mourinho served as Barcelona’s assistant manager under Sir Bobby Robson and Louis Van Gaal between 1996 and 2000. He later rose to the top of the game and faced the Blaugrana with clubs like Manchester United, Inter Milan and Real Madrid.

Did Mourinho and Pep Guardiola play together?

Mourinho was 37 and approaching the end of his time at Barca as part of Louis van Gaal’s coaching setup. Less than six months later he would be his own man at Benfica, embarking on the start of a managerial career that would see a great rivalry emerge with old friend Guardiola. But in April 2000, they were friends.

Was Jose Mourinho a good manager?

He has won seven domestic league titles across four different countries, the Champions League twice, the UEFA Cup once and 10 further domestic trophies. He has also won numerous personal awards including the FIFA coach of the year. He is rightly hailed as one of the best managers of all time.

Who is Pep Guardiola biggest rival?

“In the last five years they have been the biggest opponent,” Guardiola said Friday about Liverpool. “Jurgen, as a manager, has been the biggest rival I’ve ever had in my career and I think what both teams propose is good for football …

Is Guardiola better than Klopp?

The all-time head to head record between Guardiola and Klopp is equally close. In their first 22 meetings, Klopp has won nine matches, Guardiola eight and there have been five draws. Guardiola holds a slight lead over Klopp when it comes to goal difference.

Did Pep Guardiola lost any final?

Guardiola suffered his first final defeat during the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal in the 103rd minute of the match during extra time, giving the club its first title since 2008, as well as José Mourinho’s first title for his new club.

Has Pep Guardiola lost a final?

Guardiola has the good habit of winning finals. According to Ruetir, Guardiola “has led his respective teams in 23 finals since he began his journey on the bench. He has won 19 times (82.6%) and lost 4 (17.4%).” Astounding data, but it gets more awesome when the finals he lost are revealed.