Pep Guardiola has spoken about AC Milan’s qualification for the Champions League semi-finals and how their elimination of Napoli proves that history weighs.
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The Rossoneri and the Nerazzurri will be left to fight it out for a spot in the final in Istanbul after Milan beat Napoli 2-1 on aggregate and Simone Inzaghi’s side ended up winning 5-3 against Benfica over the two legs.
Meanwhile, Manchester City set up a semi-final clash with holders Real Madrid as they beat Bayern Munich 4-1 on aggregate. Erling Haaland’s goal last night ended the hopes of a miracle from the Bavarian side, though they did level it on the night.
Guardiola spoke after City’s game last night and he was asked about the other side of the draw, which will see the two Milan clubs face off in Europe for the first time in 18 years, with his comments relayed by MilanNews.
“When you play this competition as Napoli did, the way they played throughout the season, in a truly magnificent way, and you are so far ahead in league compared to Milan, people believe that in the Champions League it is the same thing,” he said.
“Playing against Milan who have so much history is like playing against Bayern Munich, I don’t know how many trophies they have in their cabinet. There were Sacchi, Capello, Maldini and Costacurta. This is the story that is part of this competition, that’s why these teams are so strong.”
