Guardiola acknowledges the daunting challenge Inter Milan presents for the club

City managed to secure a narrow victory over Inter in the final, despite spending a majority of the game on the defensive.

“Historical team and incredible mentality,” he said of Inter to reporters. 

“They are built to win every single game and to win every competition.  

“Last year they won a lot and that means in the mindset of the players they can do it, which is similar to us.  

“They have good high pressing and go man to man so they are similar to Brentford (in that regard) and after they defend with typical Italian mentality that they have to suffer. They are also strong in set pieces. Incredible qualities.  

“Good guys from second line, especially (Nicolo) Barella. I don’t know if he will be fit tomorrow but every time from (Federico) Dimarco crosses arrive with four or five players in the box.  

“You cannot reach the Champions League final and win Serie A with 90 percent of the same players if you don’t have something special