Pep Guardiola claimed that rivals have 'destroyed projects' in search of an elusive Champions League title as Manchester City finally look to break their duck this weekend.
The City boss, who accepted that the club will not be universally popular winners should they prevail against Inter on Saturday, believes legacies are unfairly weighted towards lifting the trophy.
But he admitted that it is an unavoidable reality that City must conquer Europe if they are to be considered one of the greats.
'So many clubs have destroyed projects and ideas because they weren't able to win this competition,' Guardiola said.