“It will be a huge challenge for us” – Guardiola reacts to being drawn against Madrid

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola, has admitted that their Champions League semi-final match against Real Madrid, will be a “huge challenge”.
The Bavarians are hoping to become the first side to successfully their European Cup since AC Milan did so in 1989, but have to eliminate Carlo Ancelotti’s men over two legs.
Guardiola, who previously coached Madrid’s rivals, Barcelona, knows all about the threat the La Decima-chasing club poses.

“The draw is the draw,” the Catalan told a press conference. “But Real Madrid are a tough draw. I know their team well.
“They have a great team and a great coach [Carlo Ancelotti], so it will be a huge challenge for us. But we are looking forward to it.”
The first leg is billed for April 23 at the Santiago Bernabeu and Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged as a major doubt for the tie with a hamstring injury. Guardiola is however expecting the Portuguese superstar to feature and will prepare his side to face him.

“I believe he will play against us,” the ex-Spain international stated. “We will prepare for the game believing that he will be in the team.
“We watched their game against [Borussia] Dortmund and will watch them in the Copa del Rey against Barcelona [on Wednesday]. We’ll analyse everything.”