Zidane's Madrid travel to Manchester on Friday looking to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit from February as the Champions League resumes after a five-month coronavirus shutdown. Even for the club where Champions League success matters more than anything else, the pressure is off Madrid as Zidane looks to protect his perfect record in the competition as a coach. Guardiola won 14 trophies in four seasons at the Camp Nou between 2008 and 2012, including two Champions Leagues. Finishing the job against Madrid would be a major milestone as City's first knockout victory against a former winner in nine seasons in the Champions League. Zidane has repeatedly stated his belief that Guardiola is "the best coach in the world".

Source: Daily Nation August 05, 2020 07:52 UTC