Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has identified Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as the teams they are competing against for the Champions League trophy.
Guardiola made this statement following their 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen in the Round of 16 second leg.
With a 6-2 aggregate score, City has now secured a place in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Reflecting on the result and their potential opponents, Guardiola expressed his gratitude for the support and belief the club has shown in him and the team.
He stated, “We are well respected for our openness. Before I arrived, we didn’t believe we could do it. It’s a question of time, a process. They (hierarchy) gave me time, gave us time.”
Guardiola emphasized the team’s confidence in their abilities, highlighting the tough competition they face.
He mentioned, “We are a team that believes we can do it. Listen, we’re competing with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. We don’t know who we are going to face. It’s a question of wait and see. The important thing is that seven years in a row we are here.”
As Manchester City progresses in the Champions League, their formidable opponents Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will undoubtedly pose significant challenges.
With the quarter-finals approaching, football fans eagerly await the draw to see which teams will face off in the next stage of this prestigious tournament.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
