Roma chief Monchi believes Manchester City are Champions League favourites.

Following the Serie A side's win over Shakhtar Donestk, the former Sevilla sporting director knows that there is a chance of coming up against some familiar faces.

But when it comes to the most likely winners of the competition, two teams get his attention.

"It is difficult to know who is the best, they are all difficult. Real Madrid are used to winning everything, (...) but for me Manchester City are the strongest," he said in an interview with the Roman club's official radio network.