Feyenoord Fans Taunt Pep Guardiola as Manchester City Collapse in Stunned Draw
Pep Guardiola faced a night of misery on Tuesday as Manchester City’s 3-0 lead against Feyenoord evaporated in a dramatic 3-3 draw. The match, held at the Etihad Stadium, saw City collapse in the final 15 minutes, allowing Feyenoord to complete a remarkable comeback. Adding to Guardiola’s frustration, Feyenoord fans took the opportunity to taunt him with Liverpool chants, intensifying the bitter taste of the result.
City were cruising for much of the game, with goals from Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, and Ilkay Gundogan giving them a commanding 3-0 advantage. However, Feyenoord capitalized on mistakes in the City defense, first through Anis Hadj Moussa’s strike after a slip from Josko Gvardiol. Substitute Santiago Gimenez scored a second for the Dutch side, and in the dying minutes, David Hancko completed the turnaround with a last-gasp equalizer.
The match was a crushing blow for Guardiola, whose side has now failed to win in six consecutive games across all competitions. As the whistle blew, the City boss appeared battered, with visible cuts and scratches on his face. While it’s unclear exactly how these injuries occurred, Guardiola humorously suggested in his post-match interview that they were self-inflicted, caused by a nail accident. However, his appearance was more than just a physical reflection of his team’s disappointing result. The cuts on his face seemed symbolic of his team’s painful collapse in what should have been a routine win.
To rub further salt into Guardiola’s wounds, the Feyenoord fans took to their chants in the away end. As soon as Hancko scored the equalizer, they began singing "You’ll Never Walk Alone", the famous anthem closely associated with Liverpool, adding a layer of personal jibe for Guardiola, whose former rival Jurgen Klopp is in charge at Anfield. The Feyenoord supporters also sang in honor of their ex-manager Arne Slot, now the Liverpool boss, with chants of "Arne Slot La La La" echoing through the stadium.
The timing of the chants and City’s collapse only added to the tension surrounding Guardiola’s squad as they prepare for a crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday. With City’s form faltering and the pressure mounting, Guardiola’s upcoming trip to Anfield will be a crucial test for both his leadership and his team’s resilience.
Feyenoord manager Brian Priske praised his side for their persistence and grit, despite their initial struggles in the game. "At 3-0 down, you think it’s going to be a long night. But we stayed in the game and believed. It was an unbelievable evening for Feyenoord," said Priske. He also remarked that Slot, watching from Liverpool, would be proud of his former team’s performance.
As for Guardiola, his focus will now shift to Anfield, where a win is crucial to stop the rot and avoid further humiliation.
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