Pep Guardiola hit with homophobic abuse by Real Madrid fans.
Pep Guardiola hit with homophobic abuse by Real Madrid fans.
Pep Guardiola Targeted with Homophobic Chants as Real Madrid Fans Mock Him During Champions League Defeat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola endured a night of humiliation and hostility at the Santiago Bernabéu as Real Madrid fans taunted him with homophobic chants during his team’s devastating Champions League exit.
City, the reigning Premier League champions, were dismantled by Madrid in a crushing 6-3 aggregate loss, with Kylian Mbappé’s stunning hat-trick sealing a 3-1 victory for the hosts. As Los Blancos celebrated their dominance on the pitch, sections of the home crowd took the opportunity to turn their attention to Guardiola, subjecting him to relentless abuse throughout the match.
According to reports from Spain, some of the chants directed at the former Barcelona coach included homophobic slurs, further intensifying an already bitter night for the City boss. Among the jeers, Madrid fans sarcastically chanted “Guardiola stay,” mocking his team’s elimination as they cruised into the last 16.
The incident adds another layer of controversy to what should have been a night focused on football. Guardiola, who recently separated from his wife, Cristina Serra, after more than 30 years together, now finds himself in the center of an ugly display of fan hostility.
While rivalries in football have long been fierce, this level of personal and discriminatory abuse raises serious concerns. As football authorities continue their fight against hate speech in stadiums, the question remains—will decisive action be taken, or will such disgraceful behavior continue to stain the sport?
