MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Manchester City will not be thinking about past failures in the Champions League or Bayern Munich's illustrious European history when they face the German side in their quarter-final, second leg on Wednesday, said coach Pep Guardiola.
City beat Bayern 3-0 in the first leg and are in the driving seat for a semi-final spot, with six-time European champions Bayern in turmoil after their German Cup exit two weeks ago, first leg loss and draw in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Guardiola warned that Bayern, despite any internal turbulence, would go out believing they could turn the tie around. Bayern's Sadio Mane was dropped and fined after clashing with team mate Leroy Sane following their first-leg defeat. "When you are in this type of club, with the history they have in the past in this competition, it is what it is."
One of the keys to Guardiola's success has been striker Erling Haaland, who scored twice in their weekend 3-1 home victory over Leicester City, increasing his goal haul to an impressive 47 across all competitions this season.
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