Pep Guardiola tells Jurgen Klopp what he wants to hear as Liverpool admission speaks volumes

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballPep GuardiolaPep Guardiola mentioned Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp after Real Madrid knocked Manchester City out of the Champions League for a third consecutive season on TuesdayPep Guardiola insists that Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp remain the biggest challenge of his career despite Real Madrid knocking Manchester City out of the Champions League for a third successive season. Klopp's Liverpool, however, are still considered the bigger challenge.Asked by a Spanish journalist whether the games with Madrid have been the biggest challenge of his career, Guardiola replied: "No."He added, as translated from Spanish into English during the post-match press conference: "Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool was my biggest challenge, you almost don't realise what it was like to face Liverpool."Klopp speaks equally as highly of Guardiola.

I can't believe you look that young, and you already reached this absolutely incredible landmark."Probably I don't have to say that I reached it 81 games ago. But that's probably the only time when I arrived before you, so it's all good."I said it a million times, it was a pleasure, and it was an honour to face you that often during our careers.

Most difficult games, but anyhow, the games I enjoyed the most because you were and you are an inspiration to all of us."The way you understand football is pretty much second to none. OK, all of the best, speak soon and have a wonderful celebration, maybe you'll celebrate it with a glass of red wine."Content cannot be displayed without consentChoose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Jurgen KloppLiverpool FCManchester City FCPep GuardiolaReal Madrid