Pep Guardiola has recently been questioned by journalists about the pressure he faces to win the Champions League with reigning English Premier League champions, Manchester City ahead of the side's round-of-16 first-leg clash with Sporting Lisbon.

Here's what he said: "You can ask as many times as you want [about the pressure]. Does it bother me? No.

When asked about the club being favorites to win the trophy, here's what he said: "In the last two seasons too (City were the Champions League favourites), and we didn't win.

"We must be handsome, we must be so sexy, for people to believe we are the favourite every single season. But I know the reality."


Guardiola's comments serve as a reminder to those who believe City are the strongest team in the UCL that it takes a lot more than having world-class players at a team and an undoubtedly good manager to win the most coveted price in Europe.