After winning the club's first UEFA Super Cup by defeating Sevilla on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Athens, Pep Guardiola aims for a "full circle" of trophies during his time as Manchester City manager.
The Spaniards took the lead on Youssef En-Nesyri's spectacular header in the first half, forcing the European Champions to come from behind.
Despite not playing at their best, City returned with an equalizer from Cole Palmer to send the game to penalties.
Guardiola's team then converted all their penalty kicks, winning the shootout 5-4 after Sevilla defender Nemanja Gudelj hit the crossbar.
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Guardiola has won five Premier League championships, four League Cups, two FA Cups, and the club's first Champions League since moving to England. Should City win the Club World Cup in December, it would round off his record of accomplishments during that time.
Guardiola stated, "We are happy for the club to win this. To complete the circle and get every championship possible, "we miss just one."
Guardiola has lamented his team's lack of preseason preparation, evident in the Greek capital's sweltering heat.
Due to injuries and illnesses, Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne were sorely missed by City.
The loss of the offensive threat provided by Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan since last season has been made worse by De Bruyne's four-month absence owing to a severe hamstring injury.
Brazilian international Lucas Paqueta of West Ham has been linked with a move to the Etihad, and this performance might serve as evidence that City needs to bolster its roster before the transfer window closes.
Guardiola admitted, "We are not at the best time. Football in these games, during this period, is a coin toss.
Sevilla's La Liga campaign ended poorly at home against Valencia, losing 2-1.
They did, however, rise to the big occasion, just as they did last season when they won a seventh Europa League despite finishing in 12th position in the league.
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