The real Madrid has won Europe’s top competition a record 13 times, while the Manchester City still looking for his first title of the Champions League After losing in the final against Chelsea last year.
“But we have the desire to compete against them, it’s an incredible test. We want to try. We have to suffer when it’s time, be together and when we have the ball, attack”added the Catalan DT.
Guardiola also downplayed his role and that of Carlo Ancelotti in the party, saying that in the CChampions League matches are won by the players’ decisions on the field.
“We can plan everything, but in the end it is 11 against 11 and decides the quality and mental strength of the players. Neither Carlo nor I are going to win this game, but the footballers, for whom people come to the field”assured the coach.
However, history plays in favor of the City: two years ago, the team of Guardiola eliminated the real Madrid in the round of 16 after winning both games 2-1.
The City could have to play this Tuesday without his starting right back, Kyle Walkerand his central defender, John Stoneswhich are doubtful due to injury.
Walker has been struggling with an ankle injury that has dragged on since his crossing with the Atletico Madrid in the previous round, while stones suffers from a hamstring strain that he suffered in the midweek win against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Source: Ambito
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