Pep Guardiola took a moment away from the trophy celebrations to share something truly special with his eldest daughter Maria on the Wembley turf yesterday.
The Manchester City boss was captured in a warm embrace with his 25-year-old daughter following his side's commanding 2-0 triumph over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final.
It was a poignant scene amid the jubilant post-match festivities, with the 55-year-old manager clearly savouring the victory alongside his family before joining his players and coaching staff for the wider celebrations.
Nico O'Reilly's brace proved the difference as City claimed the silverware.
Pep Guardiola's daughter Maria made her way onto the pitch at Wembley to celebrate with her father
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The tender moment carried extra weight given what's been a challenging period in Guardiola's personal life.
The Catalan manager and his wife Cristina Serra parted ways last year after a decade of marriage, having been together since Guardiola was just 18 years old.
Serra has since returned to Barcelona to focus on running her business, while the couple's three children – Maria, Marius and Valentina – maintain close bonds with both parents.
No official reason was given for the separation, though reports at the time pointed to Guardiola's intense dedication to his work as a contributing factor.
Pep Guardiola and his daughter Maria share a close bond
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Maria, who works as a content creator and influencer with a substantial following of 878,000 on Instagram, has spoken openly about how much her father's career has shaped her life.
"Following my dad around the world to watch games gave me special memories and brought the family together," she told Vanity Fair last year.
She's also reflected on inheriting certain traits from each parent, joking that her "stubbornness" comes from her father, while her "confidence and sense of independence" stems from her mother.
"I feel incredibly grateful for the experiences I've had," Maria added, noting that despite the challenges of constant moves, her parents helped the children embrace new opportunities.
Guardiola's victory made him the most successful manager in League Cup history, claiming his fifth title in the competition – his first in five years.
Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday
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"Always, when you win a trophy it's important, but this was special because we've had a tough two weeks and especially because of the opponent," he told Sky Sports afterwards.
The touching father-daughter moment resonated deeply with fans watching at home.
"Brings tears to my eyes when I see that much love between a father and daughter," wrote one supporter on social media.
Others described the embrace as "absolutely touching," with many admitting they felt emotional witnessing the scene.