Barcelona vice president Carles Vilarrubí says they regard Manchester City as a European power.
Barca were comfortable 2-0 winners at City in last night's Champions League clash.
"I am absolutely convinced that Manchester City going to be an important player in the future of the European map," Vilarrubi told the Manchester Evening News.
"They will be a real player in Europe.
"I am absolutely convinced about that."
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