Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has paid his respects to Manchester City on the eve of their Champions League clash.
The Catalan giants take on the reigning Premier League champions in the Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday night and Pique is well aware just how talented Manuel Pellegrini's side is.
However, he did throw in a cheeky sledge that perhaps City may not be good enough to salute in Europe's premier club competition this campaign.
"In the Premier League they are showing they are one of the best teams in the world," said the former Manchester United man.
"I hope in the next years they will be fighting for this competition - but not this year!"
