Success in Europe will come – Maicon

Manchester City full–back Maicon is certain the club is destined for Champions League success.

City have again failed to impress in Europe's elite competition this season and are condemned to a group stage exit for a second year.

But Maicon, who won the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2010, believes it is only a matter of time before the Barclays Premier League winners crack it in Europe.

The Brazil international said: "There is nothing missing at City.

"It is a great club and is working to get better in the Champions League.

"The club is growing all the time, and sooner or later City will win the Champions League.

"They are great players here, but they need more experience of the Champions League.

"You have to tune in to playing in Europe, as it is very different to playing in your home league."

City face Borussia Dortmund at the Westfalenstadion in the final Group ‘D’ match of their doomed campaign tomorrow night.

Although qualification is no longer at stake, City can still secure a place in the Europa League if they win.