Pep Guardiola reveals half-time message to inspire comeback win and praises 'incredible' star - City were 45 minutes away from a shock Champions League exit

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the Champions League play-off after drawing a European heavyweight

Pep Guardiola admitted his Manchester City team faced a ‘really tough’ task to progress in the Champions League after being drawn against Real Madrid of Bayern Munich in the play-offs.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has argued his side will be the underdogs when they face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-offs.City's miserable form in the competition this season left them needing to beat Club Brugge on the final matchday to book a spot in the play-offs.

Pep Guardiola has said he doesn't think Manchester City can win the Champions League this season after they scraped into the play-off round to book a tie against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has opened up on the possibility of facing the defending champions Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-offs. Manchester City managed to escape from the early Champions League exit with a 3-1 win over Club Brugge at home on Wednesday,

Manchester City confirmed their place in the playoffs of the Champions League, however, Pep Guardiola has hinted at a problem with the new format.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that playing against Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the upcoming Champions League knockout rounds will be a significant challenge. However, he

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

Pep Guardiola is set to make a bold call on Rodri for the Champions League, despite his knee injury. Could the midfielder return in time to rescue City’s season.

Pep Guardiola said he cannot see Manchester City winning the Champions League on current form, but believes his side will be better when they face the might of either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich next month.