: As of March 2026, Manchester City has already been eliminated from the Champions League after a 6-3 aggregate defeat against Real Madrid in the Round of 16. Following this exit, Guardiola remarked that "nothing is eternal" and emphasized the difficulty of winning the competition every year.
Using "destiny in our hands" as a motivational tool during title run-ins. : As of March 2026, Manchester City has
Accepting that "destiny is written" to handle the pressure of external expectations. Accepting that "destiny is written" to handle the
In early 2026, Pep Guardiola ’s comments regarding "destiny" for have primarily centered on the Premier League title race, though he has used similar phrasing about the Champions League in the past to manage expectations . : As of March 2026
He has famously stated it is Vincent Kompany's destiny to eventually manage Manchester City.