Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits their Champions League clash at Bayern Munich is a watershed moment for the club.

That a club who only 13 years ago were spending their midweeks dreaming of victory over Macclesfield are now taking on Bayern as equals is remarkable in itself.

"For the supporters it is an important moment," Mancini said on Monday.

"Life changes sometimes. Now we are a top club. But one result or one game cannot change everything.

"As a club, a team and a squad we have improved a lot this year and hope to do so in the future.

"But it is clear that tomorrow is an important game for this group. If we win it will be very important."