Pep Guardiola thinks ‘it’s better’ for Manchester City to play against Real Madrid in the Champions League

Pep Guardiola sounds ready to play against Real Madrid in Manchester City's next Champions League match.

Friday was the day for the Champions League to establish the round of 16 matches. Some ties could easily be finals, like the one Manchester City must play. Pep Guardiola was not discouraged by being drawn against Real Madrid.

Once Real Madrid’s victory over Benfica was confirmed, many voices from the club predicted the English side would be the opponent. In the end, they were right.