Bielsa began his coaching career with Newell's Old Boys II.

Bielsa became the head coach of Newell's Old Boys, winning several titles.

Bielsa coached Atlas in Mexico.

Bielsa coached América in Mexico.

Bielsa led Vélez Sarsfield to the 1998 league title (Clausura).

Bielsa coached Argentina in the 1999 and 2004 CONMEBOL Copa América, reaching the quarterfinals and final respectively.

Bielsa coached Chile, leading them to the 2010 World Cup.

Bielsa coached Athletic Bilbao, reaching the Copa del Rey and Europa League finals.

Bielsa coached Marseille.

Bielsa coached Lazio.

Bielsa coached Lille.

Bielsa coached Leeds United, leading them to promotion to the Premier League in 2020.

Bielsa became the manager of the Uruguay national team, leading them in the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa América.