Pep Guardiola says the numbers he has achieved are "insane" before taking charge of his 1,000th game in management when Manchester City host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.

Fermin Lopez was extensively linked with a departure from Barcelona in the summer, especially as it was thought that he would face stiff competition from Dani Olmo and see his minutes rightly

With his 1,000th game set to come on Sunday — against Liverpool, no less — this is the story of his very first match as a manager

Club Brugge predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Nordin Jackers (GK) – Kyriani Sabbe, Joel Ordoñez, Brandon Mechele, Joaquin Seys – Aleksandar Stankovic – Carlos Forbs, Hans Vanaken, Hugo Vetiesen, Christos Tzolis – Nicolo Tresoldi.

Barcelona had to come from behind on three separate occasions to claim a point against Club Brugge on Wednesday, with the two teams playing out a pulsating 3-3 draw in the league phase of the Champions League.

Club Brugge will receive Barcelona in Matchday 4 of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League group stage. Check out the kickoff times and where to watch the clash on TV or via live stream in the United States.

Barcelona's financial struggles since before Messi left the club in 2021, initially to Paris Saint-Germain for two seasons, have deepened and a game in south Florida is an opportunity to develop its fan base and brand.

Wednesday night's 3-3 draw at Club Brugge was not a disaster in itself, but there are really concerning signs for Hansi Flick