Pep Guardiola Praises Barcelona's Recent Performances Ahead of City's Clash with Real Madrid

Former Barcelona head coach, Pep Guardiola, is preparing his Manchester City squad for a pivotal match against Real Madrid this week.

The two teams are set to face off in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout stage.

In discussions about Real Madrid, Guardiola mentioned Barcelona and commented on their performances under Hansi Flick this year.

The Manchester City boss even described the current Barcelona side as one of the club’s finest iterations.

“Right now, this is likely one of the best versions of Barcelona in recent years. The team’s performance has been outstanding this season, and it stands up to comparison with Barcelona’s greatest teams,” he stated.

Guardiola’s remarks echo the evident progress Barcelona has made under Flick’s guidance. Indeed, the Catalan club is closing in on a historic milestone, having scored five goals in a single match 11 times so far this season.