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Joleon Lescott dismisses theory that Pep Guardiola 'overthinks' key Champions League games and is confident that Manchester City will overcome Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals

Joleon Lescott is confident Pep Guardiola will avoid another bout of overthinking a key Champions League knock-out tie when his Manchester City side take on Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals.

Guardiola is yet to lead City to European glory in his six seasons at the club and has faced criticism for his decisions coming back to haunt him in huge matches.

He started without Rodri or Fernandinho in midfield for their defeat to Chelsea in last season’s final a year after he also took the blame for his game-plan in their shock quarter-final defeat to Lyon.