Guardiola hails Athletic Bilbao coach

Guardiola has stated that Bilbao’s qualification for the quarterfinals of the Europa League at the expense of Manchester United is ‘a gift for the game’.

“Bielsa is currently the best coach on the planet,” Guardiola said.

“We’re lucky to have him in La Liga so that we can learn from him.

“[Bilbao’s] qualification [for the quarterfinals of the Europa League] is a gift for the game.”