Ahead of Manchester City's UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid on Wednesday, Pep Guardiola has explained why he believes Los Blancos are weaker without Cristiano Ronaldo.
City are set to travel to Madrid on Wednesday, when former FC Barcelona boss Guardiola will come up against old rivals Real in the first leg of the two sides' Champions League round of 16 encounter.
"... But it is two seasons without him and Madrid are playing at a good level and (were) top of the league right now," he continued.
"I have seen their games and there are things they did not do before. They press forward and they don't wait. They are incredibly aggressive with the quality of the players they have. They are always a top side."
