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Man City boss Guardiola: De Bruyne just like a Brunello di Montalcino or a Sassicaia

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has likened Kevin de Bruyne to a classic Italian red wine.

De Bruyne was superb in last night's Champions League round 16 first-leg win at FC Copenhagen.

Guardiola said: "Yes, like a Brunello di Montalcino or a Sassicaia, he has returned fresh in mind and legs after five months of injury.

"His contribution is something exceptional."

He added: "We were good in everything, playing the game at the right time, slowing down and speeding up, and we conceded very little against an incredibly organised team, we know well how much Bayern and Galatasaray suffered on this pitch. It makes us happy to bring home a good result for the return leg."

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