Pep Guardiola ready for Real Madrid ‘derby’ after Champions League draw

The two sides will meet for the fifth time in six seasons, while Celtic take on Bayern Munich.

Pep Guardiola is ready to renew Manchester City’s rivalry with Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid. Picture:  Mike Egerton/PA

Pep Guardiola described Manchester City’s growing rivalry with Real Madrid as being “like a derby” after the two sides were paired yet again in the Champions League.

Guardiola’s side have been drawn to face the 15-times European champions in the Champions League knock-out round play-off, while Celtic were paired with Bayern Munich – the other side City might have faced after making it through the league phase thanks to Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Club Brugge.