"Manchester City" strategist Pep Guardiola revealed that he has been a big admirer of Zinedine Zidane since the beginning of his career.
P. Guardiola has faced Z. Zidane on the field several times, but after both men became coaches, their teams did not meet in official matches. However, the wait will not be long – "Man City" will face "Real" in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
At a press conference, the Catalan stated that a great test awaits the "citizens."
"Real Madrid are the kings of the Champions League," said P. Guardiola. "After these matches, we should gain a lot of experience. It is unclear in what form we will be in February, but we will do our best from our side."
"Real" has a huge amount of experience in this tournament, so this is a serious test for us. Their players are used to this type of matches, while ours are just starting," continued the strategist.
Talking about Z. Zidane himself, P. Guardiola added: "I have spoken to him 3-4 times. The first impression was that he is an incredible personality.
I admire him, and football always needs such personalities. The way he manages a club like "Real" is something incredible.
I once dreamed of playing with him at Juventus, but it was not meant to be. I am happy that I will have the opportunity to meet him again," Guardiola did not spare compliments for his future opponent.
