Pep Guardiola says he is proud of Manchester City’s achievements in Europe this season, regardless of whether we are able to reach a second successive Champions League final.

City welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 26 April for the first leg of our semi-final clash, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 (UK).

It is only the third time that the Club will compete at this stage of the tournament as we prepare to lock horns with the competition’s most successful side for a spot in the final.

And while Guardiola has his sights set on guiding City to our first Champions League trophy, the boss insists his players should look back with pride on their success so far this campaign.

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He said: “We want to reach the final and win, like Real Madrid, Villarreal and Liverpool, but never underestimate what we have done to be here.

“When we don’t win the Premier League and then Sergio scores, you want another one, but the perspective cannot be lost.

“We try to win the Premier League and that would be a big success. Of course, we want more, but perspective can be good.

“To win every time and score loads of goals is not the reality. Football is a tough business. Everyone wants to play well.

“When you start the Champions League at the start of the season, if someone says you will be in semi-final I would yes, I will sign now.

“I give credit to opponents - I know how difficult they are. But if we don’t reach the final, I would not say it is not good.”