Pep Guardiola prevails over Ronald Koeman in a game with their sons

A golf in class! Pep Guardiola beats old pal Ronald Koeman in a friendly game with their sons as the former Barcelona team-mates enjoy some downtime after busy season

• Pep Guardiola and Ronald Koeman were pictured playing golf with their sons 
• The Manchester City boss and Barca coach were team-mates at the Nou Camp 
• It was Guardiola who secured victory over the Dutchman with his boy Marius 

Pep Guardiola’s son Marius showed he’s a chip off the old block as the pair emerged victorious over Ronald Koeman and his boy in a round of golf. 

The Manchester City and Barcelona coaches – who were team-mates together at the Nou Camp – were able to put football aside as they enjoyed a game together with their sons, and it was the Spaniard who came out on top after swapping the pitch for the fairway. 

Guardiola is a keen golfer and often enjoys a few rounds with his son Marius. In 2018 he was invited to play a game with professional Tommy Fleetwood – with the pair developing a close friendship.

Pep Guardiola overcame Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman in a game of golf with their sons

The pair were team-mates at Barcelona for five years as part of Johan Cruyff’s successful team

And the former Barca boss has clearly been taking a few tips from the Englishman as he got one over his former Premier League rival Koeman.

The four were in good spirits after the game as the huddled up with their clubs and posed for a picture on the green.

In addition to 18-year-old Marius, Guardiola has two daughters – Maria, 20 and Valentina, 13, with his wife Cristina Serra. The family have previously been seen celebrating Manchester City’s title wins on the Etihad pitch.

Koeman, meanwhile, has two sons – Ronald Jr, who was out on the course with him against the Guardiolas, and Tim with wife Debbie.

The Manchester City boss has come up against Koeman before during his time at Everton

Guardiola’s son Marius (L) has been seen celebrating City’s trophy wins on the Etihad pitch

Guardiola is a keen golf enthusiast and played a few rounds with Tommy Fleetwood (R) in 2018

Their contrast in success on the green was similar on the football pitch – with Guardiola ending the season with the Premier League title and the Carabao Cup trophies, while Koeman had to make do with the Copa Del Rey after missing out on the LaLiga crown.

Koeman, who recently survived a review by the club into his future as boss, has gone up against Guardiola as a manager three times from his tenure at Everton – drawing two and losing one.

The pair played together at Barcelona for five seasons – forming part of Johan Cruyff’s famous team as they won the European Cup and four league titles together.

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