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<p>Manchester City has enjoyed an incredible home record against German teams at the Etihad Stadium, winning 13 consecutive matches. However, this impressive streak came to an abrupt halt on Tuesday when Bayer Leverkusen achieved a 2-0 victory, marking the first time since Bayern Munich triumphed on October 2, 2013, that a Bundesliga team defeated Man City at home. Interestingly, the coach of Bayern at that time? Pep Guardiola.</p>
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<p>The German giants dominated the match against Man City, who were coached by Manuel Pellegrini, winning 3-1. Goals from Franck Ribéry (7’), Thomas Müller (56’), and Arjen Robben (59’) sealed the victory, with Álvaro Negredo scoring the only goal for City in the 79th minute. The Bayern lineup featured legendary players like Toni Kroos, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and Philipp Lahm, while Man City boasted stars such as Edin Džeko, Sergio Agüero, Yaya Touré, and Fernandinho.</p>
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<p>Club Comparison</p>
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<p>Premier League</p>
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<p>€1.21bn</p>
<p>Market Value</p>
<p>€951.65m</p>
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<p>First Tier</p>
<p>League Level</p>
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<p>€206.80m</p>
<p>Expenditures 25/26</p>
<p>€88.80m</p>
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<p>Pep Guardiola</p>
<p>Managers</p>
<p>Vincent Kompany</p>
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<p><span>Full Club Comparison</span></p>
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<p>Following that season, Guardiola would leave Munich for Manchester, building a squad that not only dominated English football but also consistently challenged German teams. A glance at the Transfermarkt database reveals that during his tenure, Man City recorded three home victories against Borussia Dortmund, Gladbach, and Leipzig, two against his former club Bayern, and one against Schalke and Hoffenheim. In total, City scored 49 goals while conceding just 13 against German opposition.</p>
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<h2>Leverkusen Breaks Streak – Man City Loses Home Match to Bundesliga Club</h2>
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<p>Leverkusen secured a crucial three points at the Etihad, thanks to goals from Alejandro Grimaldo (23’) and Patrik Schick (54’). Guardiola may have underestimated the visitors, as he fielded a rotated Man City squad. Phil Foden, Jérémy Doku, Erling Haaland, and Rayan Cherki were all on the bench and were brought on in the second half when Leverkusen had already established their lead, ending an extraordinary era for Guardiola and Man City against Bundesliga teams.</p>
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<p>Premier League</p>
<p>Bundesliga</p>
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<p>€1.21bn</p>
<p>Market Value</p>
<p>€426.75m</p>
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<p>First Tier</p>
<p>League Level</p>
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<p>€206.80m</p>
<p>Expenditures 25/26</p>
<p>€198.15m</p>
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<p>Pep Guardiola</p>
<p>Managers</p>
<p>Kasper Hjulmand</p>
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<p><span>Full Club Comparison</span></p>
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