Just reaching the quarter-finals, Manchester City immediately suffered a heavy blow.

Despite helping Manchester City advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals after defeating Newcastle, manager Pep Guardiola still paid a heavy price with a two-match ban from coaching due to excessive reaction towards the referee.

Manchester City defeated Newcastle to secure a spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals., but this victory still left lingering effects as manager Pep Guardiola received a two-match suspension following a moment of lost composure on the sidelines.

The incident occurred during the match when Guardiola reacted fiercely to referee Sam Barrott. The Spanish strategist believed Jeremy Doku had been fouled but the referee did not call it. His overly strong reaction led the referee to issue a yellow card.

This card seemed not too serious at first, but it triggered significant consequences. It was Guardiola's sixth yellow card of the season, meaning he would face a two-match suspension according to disciplinary regulations.

According to the organizing committee's regulations, this penalty applies only to matches within the Premier League and FA Cup. Therefore, Pep Guardiola will not be allowed to coach Manchester City in the upcoming Premier League match against West Ham, and will also be absent from the FA Cup quarter-final match in early April.

However, Manchester City received some positive news. This suspension does not affect the Carabao Cup final. That means Guardiola can still directly coach the team in the important match at Wembley.

This information somewhat reassured Man City, as the Carabao Cup final is a major opportunity for them to secure another trophy this season. In the context of the team competing on multiple fronts, the presence of the strategist on the coaching bench is considered a crucial factor.

The match against Newcastle also revealed the immense pressure Manchester City is facing. Despite winning 3-1 to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals, Guardiola still showed dissatisfaction with some referee decisions.

This is not the first time he has reacted strongly during Manchester City matches. Previously, Pep Guardiola also became angry in the Premier League clash with Newcastle back in November, believing his team suffered unfavorable decisions.

After the match, Pep even joked about using the suspension time to rest. The Spanish strategist shared that he might "go on vacation" during the period he is not permitted to appear on the coaching bench.

Nevertheless, Pep Guardiola's absence for two matches is still considered a significant loss for Manchester City. His team is entering a crucial phase of the season with a packed schedule and major objectives ahead.

During Pep's suspension, Manchester City's coaching staff will have to take on the direct coaching role on the field. However, the absence of the Spanish strategist will undoubtedly remain a challenge for the Manchester-based team in the upcoming matches.