Guardiola picked his favourites for winning the UEFA Champions League and downplayed City’s chances

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has picked his favourites for winning the UEFA Champions League and has downplayed Manchester City’s chances of a European title this season. Speaking about the club's European chances, Pep said on Sunday, "Our great success as a club was the Champions League semi-final, in all our history. "I don't know whether we are ready, it's the truth, I don't know. We don't have much history behind us, but so much confidence. "It's not just a matter of coach, players, club and supporters. It's a matter of believing we can and we have to win, and honestly, I don't know whether we have already reached this point." Guardiola said, "My favourites are the teams that have a history bigger than us – Real Madrid, Barcelona, these teams. "I believe Juventus buying Cristiano [Ronaldo] wanted to show that this year they want to win. They reached the final twice, each time they get closer. "Atletico Madrid will be playing at home. It's a team that did very well in the last few years. And then some other team will be in, and I hope we can be there too."

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