Manchester City youngster Phil Foden says he grew up watching manager Pep Guardiola's all conquering Barcelona side.
Guardiola rejuvenated Barca in 2009 after the departure of Frank Rijkaard, winning the Champions League twice in three years.
Foden and his teammates will be hoping to clinch their manager's third Champions League triumph when they take on Chelsea on Saturday.
"Everyone knows he's one of the best coaches to ever be out there," said Foden, per Sky Sports.
"So, just to play under him is very special. He just loves playing out from the back and playing beautiful football.
"It suits my style a lot and I'm just happy to keep working with him and keep improving.
"When I used to watch Barcelona as a kid, it was unbelievable - the way he set them up and how they played one-touch and two-touch football was unbelievable.
"I never would have thought that he would be my coach some day. I feel very lucky.
"I just remember growing up and they dominated football for years, winning everything. I just remember always watching it with my dad and thinking: 'Wow! What a team this is and what a coach they have!'
"He has tried to bring that kind of football here and it seems to be working. They played a big part in my career, watching them when I was younger, and it helps as well now that the manager's here.
"I understand how he plays and how he wants to play. It helps a lot."
