Pep Guardiola & Man City chief given heroes’ welcome as they take to the stands for first home game since guilty verdict

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola received a warm reception upon his return to the Etihad Stadium for a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on October 14, 2026. Guardiola sat alongside club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and CEO Ferran Soriano. The appearance marked City's first home game since being found guilty of over 100 Premier League financial charges, a ruling the club is currently appealing.

Ahead of kickoff, supporters in the Pep Guardiola Stand displayed a mosaic reading "CTID" in a show of unity following the verdict. On the pitch, Enzo Maresca's side struggled early in front of their former manager, falling behind to first-half goals from PSG's Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele.