Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has defended the club's Champions League record.

Bayern Munich are at City on Tuesday night for the first-leg of their Champions League semifinal.

"All games are so difficult," he said.

"Yesterday, it was the Masters. How many Masters has Jack Nicklaus played or majors has he played in his career, in 30-40 years as a golfer? How many wins out of 164? Eighteen wins.

"Wow. He loses more than he wins. That is sport. In football, in golf, in basketball.

"Michael Jordan, the best athlete for me in basketball, won six NBA titles out of 15 years. He loses more than he wins.

"What is important is to be here, compete well, do our best. No more than that."