City's Mission To Make Champions League Dreams Come True: Step Past The Owner Of 13 European Cup Trophies

Pep Guardiola (Twitter @ManCity)

JAKARTA - Real Madrid's history in the Champions League is much better than any other club. Something Pep Guardiola understands very well.

In a press conference ahead of the semifinal match between Manchester City and Los Blancos, the Catalan coach said if it was determined by the history of both sides, his team would not be able to compete.

"If we had to play against their history, we wouldn't have a chance," Guardiola was quoted as saying by Marca. "They are better in this aspect.

"But we have the will to compete with them, it's a great test."

This duel was marked by a 13-0 trophy record for Real Madrid's victory in the European Cup.

Real Madrid have the most European Cup/Champions League titles, while City are still trying to win their first title.

Last season, City came close to doing so when they lost in the final against Chelsea. Now The Citizens are trying to reach their second final which will give them a chance to fight for the coveted title.

But to realize that dream, City must first eliminate the team with the most European Cups in the 20th century (6) and also the 21st century (7).

In total, 13 Champions League titles grace the incredible and unrivaled trophy room at the Real Madrid museum.

Los Blancos are the only team in history to have won three consecutive Champions League titles, achieved under Zinedine Zidane in 2016, 2017 and 2018.