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VIDEO: Pep kicks out at Erling Haaland! Man City boss Guardiola aims boot at star striker after animated training ground debate

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<p>Guardiola and Haaland were seen sharing a light-hearted chat on the training pitch before the City boss jokingly kicked the Norwegian goal machine on his thigh. The reigning European champions are currently preparing to face Spanish giants Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final fixture.</p>

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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not Pep trying to kick out at <a href="https://twitter.com/ErlingHaaland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ErlingHaaland</a> 😂<br><br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/eaX8qDd5IP">https://t.co/eaX8qDd5IP</a> <a href="https://t.co/nMiodF6Rdo">pic.twitter.com/nMiodF6Rdo</a></p>— Hayters TV (@HaytersTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaytersTV/status/1777313380736323618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>This is the third season in a row that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/carlo-ancelotti-demands-real-madrid-turn-up-man-city-clash-thumped-without-courage-personality-champions-league/blt72a48170b7216dcd" target="_blank">Guardiola's side will take on Carlo Ancelotti's men</a> in the Champions League knockout stages. After being eliminated by Los Blancos in the semi-finals in the 2021/22 season, the Premier League giants took revenge last year by beating Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate.</p>

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<p>After facing the 14-time Champions League winners during the midweek at Santiago Bernabeu, the Cityzens will be back in action in the Premier League on Saturday as they take on Luton Town. </p>

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VIDEO: Pep kicks out at Erling Haaland! Man City boss Guardiola aims boot at star striker after animated training ground debate | Goal.com India

Pep Guardiola jokingly kicked Manchester City star Erling Haaland after an animated training ground debate.

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