As Manchester City gears up for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, manager Pep Guardiola asserts his "exceptional legacy."

City, currently chasing a historic treble, secured a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Bernabeu last week.

Guardiola, a two-time Champions League winner with Barcelona in 2009 and 2011, exudes confidence as he faces this pivotal moment.

"I have been here many times," he states. "My legacy is exceptional already. I have told the players to enjoy the moment - we are incredibly lucky to be here."

Acknowledging the weight of the upcoming match, Guardiola emphasizes the importance of seizing the opportunity. "It's in our hands, it depends on us, we don't have to do something exceptional - just win one game to reach the final," he remarks.

The manager expresses his profound appreciation for the team's efforts, saying, "I have an incredible feeling about them. Whatever happens - thank you so much to them for bringing me and the City fans here again."

Opta statisticians predict Manchester City to have a 69% chance of reaching the final and a 45% chance of winning the tournament, making them the favorites. In contrast, Real Madrid is given a 15% chance of securing their 15th European title.

With City on the verge of securing the Premier League title and reaching the FA Cup final, they aim to replicate Manchester United's historic Treble achievement in 1999.

Guardiola, who led Barcelona to the Treble in 2008-09, has brought City to the Champions League final once before in 2019, only to lose to Chelsea.

As anticipation builds for the clash against Real Madrid, Guardiola remains focused on leaving his mark on football history with another exceptional achievement.