Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi sees their clash with Borussia Monchengladbach as a must-win in the Champions League.

City suffered some familiar European failings as they surrendered a lead to lose 2-1 to Juventus in their Group D opener at the Etihad Stadium earlier this month.

Otamendi said: "When you look at the quality and standard of players at this club it's almost demanded of us to be competing in Europe at the highest level.

"Once you are in Europe you have to be at your absolute best to compete in that competition too.

"We're under no illusions that the only option we've got is to go out and get three points. It's a must-win game next week."