Former Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge hailed Sunday's clash between Liverpool and Manchester City.
The match finished 2-2 on Sunday in a classic.
Rummenigge said, “There are two English clubs and two Spanish clubs in the (Champions League) semi-finals.
"This shows the current status of European football.
"The clubs in England are very strong. The 2-2 draw between Manchester City and Liverpool on Sunday was the best game I've seen in five years."