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Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola celebrates Ivan Rakitic opener as former club Barcelona beat Manchester City to reach last eight of Champions League...see photos below

                                                                                                                             

You can take the man out of Barcelona, but you can never take the Barcelona out of the man.

That phrase is certainly true for Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola who celebrated with the home fans as Ivan Rakitic opened the scoring for Barcelona against Manchester City.

Guardiola quickly stemmed his excitement by covering his face with his scalf as he realised he was celebrating in front of the world's media,The Catalan side went on to beat Manuel Pellegrini's side 1-0 as they progressed to the last eight of the Champions League.

Guardiola knows all about life at the club having managed there between 2008 and 2012, and their progression now means he could end up facing his former employers in the next round of the Champions League.

Bayern Munich themselves cantered through with ease as they thumped Shakhtar Donetsk 7-0 at the Allianz Arena following a goalless first leg against the Ukranian side.

The 44-year-old was clearly on a scouting mission as he was also at Tuesday's Champions League game between Monaco and Arsenal at the Stade Louis II . 

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Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola celebrates as Ivan Rakitic opens the scoring for the hosts

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Bayern Munich manager Guardiola rises to his feet to celebrate the goal at the Nou Camp

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Guardiola covers his face with his scalf after being overcome with emotion following the goal

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Guardiola tries to hide his face after he celebrated Barcelona's goal against Manchester City on Wednesday

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Bayern Munich coach Guardiola watches the Champions League Round of 16 match at the Nou Camp

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Rakitic scores the opening goal past Joe Hart during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16

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Rakitic lofts the ball over England No 1 Hart at the Nou Camp as Barcelona progressed on the night

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Rakitic is congratulated by teammate Dani Alves following his goal against Manchester City in the last 16