City move closer to Champions League glory

MANUEL Pellegrini believes Manchester City can win the Champions League after overcoming Paris St Germain to reach the semi–finals.

An impressive 2–2 draw in France was followed last night by a fantastic Kevin De Bruyne strike as the clock wound down to a 1–0 win and City’s progression to the final four for the first time.

Pellegrini’s former club Real Madrid are potential opponents in the semi–finals, where they will be joined by either Atletico Madrid or Barcelona and the victor of the tie between Benfica and Bayern Munich.

Such opposition doesn’t overly concern the City boss if they can replicate their display last night.

“It is one of the targets of this club to try and improve every year in this competition. I know we receive a lot of criticism for different reasons, but I think we are improving every year. We have a lot of trust that we can play against anyone in the way we played.”

Pellegrini will be replaced by current Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola in Manchester in the summer and the semi–final draw could throw up a mouth–watering clash between City and their future manager.

“Bayern Munich, if they win tomorrow, or Barcelona, Real Madrid – for me it is exactly the same.

“Interesting for whom? The media.”