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Pep Guardiola NEEDED to reach the Champions League final - he hasn't done so in 10 years! - but now the Manchester City coach is on the brink of greatness... after his stunning side overcome knockout hoodoo to have shot at glory in Istanbul final

The sheer relief, as much as the sheer joy, was palpable in the aftermath.

Pep Guardiola had - finally - guided Manchester City to the biggest game in club football as his irresistible side saw off the challenge of PSG at the Etihad on Tuesday night.

'I'm incredibly proud,' the City boss said. 'Everyone has made their contribution. There is something in the stars that is involved...

Man City finally got over their knockout hoodoo and reached the Champions League final
It marks the first time Pep Guardiola has reached the Champions League final in 10 years

It marks the first time Pep Guardiola has reached the Champions League final in 10 years

PEP'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TROUBLES (POST-2011)

Barcelona - SFs (2012)

Bayern Munich - SFs (2014, 2015, 2016)

Man City - R16 (2017), QFs (2018, 2019, 2020)

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'Reaching the final helps with the bigger picture of the last four years, to understand what we've done.