Manchester City hero Carlos Tevez is convinced they'll be too strong for Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals.

Tevez says City's status in Europe has transformed since the days he was with the club.

He said, "It is gratifying to see what City has become in these ten years, it is something impressive. We have gone from fighting in the middle of the table to doing it on an equal footing with the biggest. It is something that we must feel proud.

"Today is totally different. It is Real Madrid that has to see where City can hurt them. That is City's advantage today.

"Today it is the rivals who they look at City. Because of the players, the infrastructure, City can fight anyone on an equal footing."