Pep Guardiola says Manchester City must play 'two exceptional games' against Real Madrid.
The Premier League leaders host Real for the Champions semi-final first leg at the Etihad on Tuesday.
And Guardiola's side - who lost in the final to Chelsea last season - know they cannot underestimate the 13-time champions.
"It is not necessary to say how good Real Madrid are," said Guardiola at his pre-match press conference.
"If we have to compete with their history, we don't have any chance. The history is there, we can't change it, but it's 11 against 11 with one ball moving.
"We will try to be ourselves, compete well. We need to play two exceptional games to reach the final."
Liverpool and Villarreal will compete in the other semi-final on Wednesday.
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