Pep Guardiola takes cover from sleet with giant hood as fans liken Man City boss to Harry Potter or Star Wars character

FOOTBALL fans were left in stitches after seeing Pep Guardiola take cover from the Manchester weather.

The Manchester City boss battled the elements in Tuesday’s game against RB Leipzig.

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The Spaniard watched his side put on a stellar showing against RB Leipzig[/caption]

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The conditions at the Etihad were far from ideal for a short period[/caption]

A horrendous sleet shower interrupted the Champions League Round of 16 second leg.

But Guardiola, 52, continued to patrol his technical area despite the conditions.

The Spaniard took cover with a giant hood – leaving fans comparing him to Harry Potter and Star Wars characters.

One wrote on Twitter: “Pep with his hood up looking like Anakin.”

Another joked: “Pep’s hood is huuuuge it looks like he’s going into the woods to perform a spell.”

A third said: “He thinks he’s a character in Hogwarts.”

And a fourth quipped: “Bro’s a wizard.”

Guardiola then took his hood down when the sleet subsided.

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The Etihad boss was treated to a stunning showing from his side after being held 1-1 in Leipzig last month.

Goal machine Erling Haaland netted FIVE times as City blew away their German opposition.