Pep Guardiola has not faced Atletico since becoming City manager, but was frustrated by Diego Simeone's side in the semi-final of this competition in 2016 when in charge of Bayern Munich, as the La Liga champions progressed to the final on away goals despite the Germans dominating possession.
On the Atletico tie, Guardiola said: "They went through an incredibly tough group stage and in the game against United, over 180 minutes, they were better. In the game in Madrid they were fantastic first half."They are what they are. You play, you try to impose your game but it's difficult (against them)."
The three-time competition runners-up return to Manchester for a fascinating clash against Manchester City in the final eight.Diego Simeone's men won La Liga last season but have long since been out of the title race this time around, although they have picked up form of late and managed to knock out Manchester United in the last 16.Wily, well-drilled Atleti followed up a 1-1 first-leg draw in Spain by securing a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Tuesday as the hosts were stifled.
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