On Tuesday, high-flying Man City visits Basel for their Champions League round of 16 clash. Guardiola’s side is dominating the Premier League and excelled in the group stage of this competition to book their spot in the knockout round.
The Swiss club looks to make the quarter-final stage for the first time, as this is only their third appearance in the last 16. Eliminating the Citizens won’t be easy for the Bebbis and here are four stats to prove it.
Aguero’s form
Not only is the Argentine a lethal striker, he is also in hot form. In his last 10 games in all competitions, the South American has found the back of the net a whopping 13 times.
De Bruyne keeps contributing to goals
In his last eight games in all competitions, the Belgian superstar has contributed to 10 goals. Six of those were assists – he scored the remaining four. Basel must be wary not to be split apart by De Bruyne.
Basel’s last meeting with Guardiola
The last time the Swiss giant met a team managed by the Spanish tactician, they lost 5-0 at home and drew 1-1 on the road. Of course, that was Barcelona’s all-conquering 2008/09, but Pep should know a thing or two on how to dismantle their opponent.
Pep’s knockout stage record
A team managed by Guardiola has always made the knockout stage. He has reached the round of 16 eight times and has made it past this stage in all but one season.
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