Pep Guardiola sits next to Russian supermodel while scouting Monaco against PSG ahead of Champions League clash
Manchester City boss posed for a photo alongside Victoria Lopyreva, who is Russia 2018 World Cup ambassador
PEP GUARDIOLA posed for a photo with a Russian supermodel as he scouted Monaco against Paris Saint-Germain last night.
The Manchester City boss was getting the lowdown on the Ligue 1 leaders ahead of their Champions League clash.
But he could have been forgiven for being somewhat distracted by the appearance of Russia 2018 World Cup ambassador Victoria Lopyreva next to him.
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The television presenter smiled alongside under-pressure Guardiola, who has already admitted his side cannot win the Premier League this year.
Lopyreva was crowned Miss Russia 2003 and is a self-confessed football nut.
So she probably found she got on all right with the ex-Bayern Munich and Barcelona manager at the Parc des Princes.
Guardiola, wearing a black corduroy hat and black and white scarf, was later joined in the stands by his assistant Mikel Arteta.
Brazil legend Ronaldinho was also present as was former City chief Roberto Mancini.
They saw Bernardo Silva secure a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw.
Guardiola's side host Monaco at the Etihad in the Champions League on Tuesday, February 21.
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And they do so knowing the free-scoring French club - who have bagged an astonishing 65 goals in 22 games - are prolific in front of goal.
That is some 22 more than Guardiola's side have managed despite the attacking talents of Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne and Co.