‘El Clasico’ – regarded as perhaps the world’s biggest game in club football – has spanned many decades and attracts millions of viewers on television worldwide.
City’s epic tussles with Liverpool, says the Blues’ boss, are a relatively recent rivalry and though the game will attract a huge global TV audience, it cannot be compared to the La Liga rivals’ clash.
“It’s different,” says Guardiola.
“If you compare Barcelona and Real Madrid, Manchester City was never in the past contenders (with them).
“Liverpool, in the last seasons since I’ve been here, they have been our best rivals.
“This is the reality. We are still there. Big compliment for Liverpool and City we are both there.”
Watch part one of the manager’s full Friday afternoon press conference by playing the video above.
City v Liverpool: App coverage
You can follow all the action from the Etihad Stadium on the official Manchester City app.
Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, while our Matchday Live show will begin at 11:30 (UK).
We will have studio guests David James, Big Steve and Charlie Adam on the latest Matchday Live show, offering their expert insight before, during and after the action.
They will also answer viewer questions throughout the broadcast, with audience participation actively encouraged on Matchday Live.
To get in touch, send a WhatsApp to: +447537186538.
During the game you can also listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann while our text commentary continues.
Make sure to have push notifications turned on as well, so you can be alerted to key moments in the action, including goals, red cards and the team news.
Short highlights from the match will be available from 17:15 (UK), as well as extended highlights and a full-match replay* [*available on CITY+] can be accessed from midnight.
