When Guardiola was once again quizzed about Napoli’s chances in the Champions League before facing Bayern Munich, the manager replied:
“I don’t want to talk about Napoli because the manager will be grumpy with me. So sensitive!
“As much as you play this competition, quarter-finals, semi-finals, finals with the same players, it’s easier.
“It’s the feeling ‘I’ve been here, and I know what to do. We’ve played just one Champions League final in our life.
“But both sides, the moment you start the game you have to be at your best. That will make the difference.”
Napoli and Manchester City can potentially face off in the final of the Champions League given that they successfully negotiate their challenges in the quarter-finals and semi-finals.
If Manchester City get past Bayern Munich in the last eight, they will be challenged by either Real Madrid or Chelsea in the semi-finals.
Whereas Napoli will face the winners of Benfica versus Inter if they are able to knock out familiar rivals AC Milan in the quarter-finals.
