Real Madrid to face Man City in Champions League knockout phase playoffs

We have to think they are going to perform at the very high level against Real Madrid,

the former Spain scoring great said

It's a crazy situation,

said Bayern sporting director Christophe Freund of having four European champions with a combined 23 titles — including seven of the last nine — in the same section of the draw before even the round of 16.

Pep Guardiolacity manager

It looks like a derby already, four years in a row facing Madrid,

Guardiola said

Ousmane Dembéléfrance teammate

We're delighted to have qualified for the playoffs,

added Dembele

Mikel Artetamanager

Hopefully more belief in that dressing room that we are a good team and can face anyone and still perform and win games,

said Gunners manager Mikel Arteta

We've been doing very well for some time now, playing well, controlling possession and winning our games,

Dembele told Canal+

Pep Guardiolacity manager

In the second half we lifted our soul and our hearts were free,

City manager Pep Guardiola told TNT Sports