Pep Guardiola has admitted he expects a very tough competition with RB Leipzig for the Champions League quarter-final spot.
Manchester City are set to face their opponents in the first leg of the European top tier on Wednesday evening. Ahead of the clash, Guardiola met the media to share the latest team news.
Guardiola shared his honest thoughts on the Champions League opponents RB Leipzig, praising their latest achievements as a team.
“Many respect for this club and what they’ve done. When I was in Germany they were in the second division,” he said, via Manchester Evening News.
Speaking about the upcoming game, the City manager added: “I know the quality and it will be tough, tough. First game, try to control emotions, try to make a good performance. Try to get a good result for the second leg in Manchester.”