Before their all-important second-leg of the semifinal in the Champions League on Wednesday night (according to Indian time) Manchester City's legendary manager Pep Guardiola revealed he is proud to have the 'exceptional legacy' in Europe's most prestigious club competition. 

Although City has never been European champions, Guardiola has won two Champions Leagues as a manager, with Barcelona in 2009 and 2011. That is why he stated, "I have been here many times. My legacy is exceptional already. I have told the players to enjoy the moment - we are incredibly lucky to be here. It is in our hands, it depends on us. We do not have to do something exceptional. We just have to win one game to reach the final. I have an incredible feeling about them. Whatever happens - thank you so much to them for bringing me and the City fans here again."

The winners will face Inter Milan in Istanbul on Saturday, 10th June after the Italian side defeated arch rivals AC Milan on 3-0 aggregate to reach the final for the first time in 13 years.

Guardiola, who won the Treble with Barcelona in 2008-09, got City to the Champions League final two years ago where they lost to Chelsea. Last year they lost 6-5 after extra time in the semi-finals to Real Madrid having led by two goals in the 90th minute.

"It's a dream come true to be here. Nobody in the future can guarantee we will be here. Nobody can assure us. So once we are there, let's go. With our people, I am pretty sure will do it."

Real are playing an English team for a sixth Champions League knockout tie in a row, beating Liverpool in last year's final after knocking out Chelsea and City, while this season they have beaten Liverpool and Chelsea. City defender Nathan Ake is the only absentee for either side.

Madrid defender Eder Militao is available after being suspended for the first leg, as is Eduardo Camavinga, despite sustaining a knee injury at the weekend.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said he is "full of hope" that his side can overcome Manchester City at Etihad Stadium to reach the Champions League final for the sixth time in 10 years. The Italian boss has won the competition four times - twice each with AC Milan and Real Madrid - and is confident his reigning European champions will rise to the occasion once again on Wednesday. "We are close to doing something important. We are full of hope, motivated. It is going to be tough tomorrow but sometimes we get the most out of ourselves in difficult situations," Ancelotti said.