Of course it would be not good, but I am not thinking about that right now,” Guardiola told a news conference Tuesday. “I appreciate all of your concern... but I'm thinking we are going to do it.” With one game remaining in the revamped league phase of the competition,

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola said he is aware of the financial implications of failing to reach the Champions League knockout stages as his side head into Wednesday's final group game against Club Brugge needing a win to stay in the hunt.

Pep Guardiola said he sees Manchester City's make-or-break Uefa Champions League clash with Club Brugge on Wednesday as a “an opportunity” rather than a problem. The Spaniard has endured the most turbulent season of his managerial career so far with his team having struggled for form domestically and in Europe.