Pep Guardiola, still regarded as one of the most influential figures in Barcelona's modern history, has quietly extinguished one of the most persistent fantasies held by many Blaugrana supporters. While the Manchester City manager continues to be admired in Catalonia for everything he achieved as both a player and a coach, he has now addressed, and dismissed the possibility of becoming FC Barcelona's president in the future.
The first leg had finished 1-1. River led the second 3-2 but were hanging on, fearing a third away goal that would have eliminated them. In the final minute, a Banfield shot flashed just wide, brushing the net so it rippled. From the directors' box it looked as if it had gone in. At that moment, Titi Di Carlo suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed.
