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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola addressed the club’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw in a press conference on Friday.
The reigning champions have been performing well in the competition, securing 3-1 victories throughout the group stages and knock-out matches.
They recently defeated FC Copenhagen with a 6-2 aggregate score, with impressive performances from players like Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Phil Foden.
Manchester City is also aiming for an unprecedented back-to-back Treble in domestic football, competing in the Premier League and FA Cup. The UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw revealed that Real Madrid would be their next opponents in the tournament.
Guardiola shared his thoughts on the draw, recognizing the challenge of facing such a strong team for the third year in a row.
“We don’t have another option. It looks like a little bit of a tradition, three years in a row playing the kings of the competition,” said Guardiola.
“Hopefully we arrive in a good moment. The draw you cannot control, if people say it’s easy because you undermine the opponents. Second leg at home, it is what it is.”
In addition to their Champions League journey, Manchester City will also face Newcastle United in the quarter-final stage of the Emirates FA Cup. Eddie Howe’s side will visit the Etihad Stadium for a chance to secure a spot in the Wembley semi-finals.
The draw for the Champions League quarter-finals also includes matchups like Arsenal vs FC Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona.
The semi-final draw will see potential matchups between the winners of these matches, setting the stage for exciting clashes in the competition.
Manchester City remains focused on their goals across various competitions, showcasing their determination and skill on the field.
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