article_snippet: Manuel Pellegrini Manuel Pellegrini has now lost to the La Liga giants four times during Manuel Pellegrini tenure .
article_snippet: The players were given no time to mull over The players European exit after The players were taught a lesson over two legs by Lionel Messi and Co. Manuel Pellegrini has been beaten four times by Barcelona since becoming Manchester City manager .
article_snippet: After such a commanding performance by the La Liga leaders captain Vincent Kompany was forced to admit that Manchester City are still a long way behind the very best in Europe. '
article_snippet: The reality is Manchester City are still a long way behind the very best in Europe were a better team, there is no shame in admitting that.
article_snippet: Manuel Pellegrini echoed the La Liga leaders captain Vincent Kompany's comments and admitted that Barcelona, with the mesmeric Messi at the helm, are simply a better side than City at present.
article_snippet: Messi was imperious - at the moment we have to accept Barcelona are better,' said Manuel Pellegrini.
highlights_snippet: Manuel Pellegrini has been beaten four times by Barcelona since becoming Manchester City manager .
  