Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have not done “anything special” by winning just one Champions League as the holders prepare to launch the defence of their crown.
City won the top prize in European club football for the first time in June, beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the final in Istanbul to complete a historic treble.
Guardiola’s men, who have won all five of their Premier League matches this season, face former champions Red Star Belgrade at the Etihad on Tuesday.
“For our club to win the Champions League is something incredible,” the City boss told reporters on Monday. “But how many teams have won just one Champions League? A lot.
