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Pep Guardiola: Chasing Perfection

A deep dive into Pep Guardiola鈥檚 relentless pursuit of perfection and the methods and motivations that have led him to leave a lasting imprint on the beautiful game.

How and why has Pep Guardiola been able to revolutionise football?

This documentary offers a deep dive into Pep鈥檚 relentless pursuit of perfection and the methods and motivations that have led him to leave a lasting imprint on the beautiful game.

Fascinating interviews with his inner circle, including his right-hand man Txiki Begiristain, uncover Pep鈥檚 journey from a small town in Catalonia to the awe-inspiring Camp Nou and the importance of his pivotal relationship with managerial guru Johan Cruyff.

Spanish World Cup winner Carles Puyol lifts the lid on Guardiola鈥檚 innovative approach to managing Barcelona鈥檚 first team whilst disclosing how he dealt with the pressures of an intense rivalry with Jos茅 Mourinho.

After his dramatic departure from Bar莽a, Pep鈥檚 closest confidants discuss his constant search for self-improvement and a New York sabbatical that led to his Bayern Munich appointment. Star players Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer reveal the leadership challenges Pep faced as he strove to apply his football philosophy to a club steeped in history.

Current Manchester City players Phil Foden and Kyle Walker bring to life Guardiola鈥檚 relentless work ethic, whilst former Oasis singer Noel Gallagher reflects on how Pep took the club from a fourth-place finish to a 100 point title-winning season in the space of the year.

From his humble beginnings as boss of Barcelona B, to his crowning moment in the 2023 Champions League, this documentary charts Pep鈥檚 transcendent managerial journey across Europe鈥檚 top leagues.

It is the definitive origin story of a once-in-a-generation genius footballing mind.

1 hour, 1 minute

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