Will Champions League be Guardiola's Man City regret?

Why it matters: City’s exit reshapes the title race and questions Guardiola’s European pedigree.
- Manchester City were eliminated by Real Madrid in a repeat defeat, ending their European run (BBC Sport, Sky Sports).
- Pep Guardiola now faces intensified scrutiny over his Champions League record, with critics pointing to repeated exits (BBC Sport, Sky Sports).
- Real Madrid reasserts its dominance over City, highlighting a persistent hurdle for the English club (Sky Sports).
- Arsenal progressed to the quarter‑finals after beating Leverkusen, showcasing a contrasting English success story (Sky Sports).
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City saw their Champions League hopes crushed by a second‑round loss to Real Madrid, reigniting doubts about his European legacy, while Arsenal’s victory over Leverkusen keeps England’s hopes alive.


