Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt are under no illusions facing Manchester City.

City host Bayern tonight in the first-leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.

“Out of all the teams [we have faced], Manchester City is the strongest because over the last five years they have won the Premier League four times and now they have Erling Haaland who is a big threat that requires top concentration because they are so strong," De Ligt said.

“There are a lot of good teams left. If you look at the quality, Manchester City is one of the strongest teams in the world.

“It's going to be an amazing game, they have an amazing team and an amazing trainer and every year they have a chance of winning the Champions League."

De Ligt will come up against Erling Haaland for the first time.

“Haaland is one of the best strikers worldwide and is in great shape," he added. “He is good inside the box but also outside of it. What matters is we organise our defence well because Haaland is an incredible player.

“But without a good cross of pass from [Kevin] De Bruyne, it will be hard for him as well so our entire team needs to be in top form to stop Haaland."