Pep Guardiola enlisted to kiss Haaland’make up’ after fiercely lecturing and hitting the controversial Norwegian striker on the day he broke a new record for Manchester City.
City were not at their best against Sevilla, but they won their first European Super Cup trophy by beating 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 deadlock after 90 minutes.
This is the Green Man’s fourth trophy in 2023, following the remarkable treble success last season (Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League).
Pep Guardiola made history as the first coach to win the European Super Cup with three different teams, including Barcelona twice, Bayern Munich, and now Manchester City.
The European Super Cup is also the 15th title for the Spanish military leader with Man City, officially surpassing his record with Barcelona (14).
Notably, Pep Guardiola makes a really emotional gesture to Erling Haaland after winning another title with Manchester City. He kissed the Norwegian striker and rested his head on his shoulder.
It is not difficult to realize that the personal teacher Pep Guardiola wants to openly “make up” to comfort Haaland after he angrily scolded and slapped him on the weekend Man City won 3-0 in the Premier League against Burnley.
Pep’s behavior was criticized, especially as Haaland had scored a brace to help Man City lead 2-0 at the time (the end of the first half). He chastised the Norwegian striker just because he was irritated by his elder Bernardo Silva’s failure to pass him near the conclusion of the first half.
Former player Gary Neville later remarked that, despite his reputation for being stern and strict, Sir Alex would never treat Haaland like Pep Guardiola did.