Pep Guardiola warns 14-time winners Real Madrid after Champions League triumph

The Spanish manager won his third UCL title as a manager

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola issued an ironic message to Real Madrid following the Premier League team's first Champions League victory.

On Saturday, City overcame Inter Milan 1-0 to claim the European Cup. However, Madrid have won it 14 times throughout their glorious history.

The LaLiga heavyweights have now been warned by Guardiola not to take their success for granted, as his City team will attempt to match their track record.

“Be careful Real Madrid, we’re 13 UCLs away but we’re coming for you. We are on our way! If you sleep a little bit, we will catch you.” 

Rodri's goal in the 68th minute was the game-winning goal. Inter had a few golden chances to get back to even. Manchester City maintained their advantage and are the first team in history to win the European championship.

Los Blancos have won the competition a record 14 times. Therefore, it should go without mentioning that Pep Guardiola's group has a lot of work to do in order to catch up to the mighty Madrid club in terms of Champions League performance.

However, the manager from Spain may have been making a lighthearted joke with his statement. He may have been unable to resist making a lighthearted comment about Los Blancos because he was a former Barcelona player and manager.

The struggle for dominance in Europe is about to heat up, with Guardiola's Manchester City looming as a serious challenger to the status quo.

Guardiola's statements hold weight and show that Manchester City's ambition for European dominance is picking up steam; thus, Real Madrid and other European beacons are going to be on guard.

One thing is certain as the footballing world excitedly anticipates the drama that will play out over the upcoming seasons: Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are a force to be confronted with, and their quest for greatness shows no indications of abating.