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This history sets the stage for yet another thrilling match-up between the two clubs. Pep Guardiola, the City manager with deep roots at Barcelona, is aware of the weight of this rivalry. His openness about the challenges his team faces in comparison to Real Madrid speaks volumes. Guardiola acknowledged that, at present, they might not be operating at the same level as their opponents; he even referred to Real Madrid as the “kings of Europe.”