Manchester City won’t have it easy against Dynamo Kyiv, warns Txiki Begiristain
Instead City got Dynamo Kyiv, where the away leg will be played behind closed doors due to UEFA racism sanctions.
Regardless of how tough Dynamo Kyiv appear, Manchester City must make progress beyond the Round of 16 this season, and all focus at the club will be on navigating this tie while continuing to keep touch with the top of the Premier League.
Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain insists his club will not take Dynamo Kyiv lightly in the last 16 of the Champions League.
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It’s never easy – Dynamo have shown they have a good side by beating Porto and drawing with Chelsea.
“We are growing and growing in this competition and we are going to fight”.
The 51-year old also revealed his delight that they have topped a Champions League group for the first time and stated his belief that City are improving in the competition.
Arsenal’s prize for completing the great escape is a daunting Champions League last-16 clash with Barcelona – the third time they’ve met in six years.
City saw off the challenge of Sevilla and Borussia Monchengladback to join Juventus in the hat for the last-16 draw, and fans will be delighted with the first knockout round outcome.
“They are a strong side”, said the Spaniard.
Begiristain added: “We are improving and getting experience in the competition”.