Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola feels Atletico Madrid are on par with Barcelona and Real Madrid after the Bundesliga champions were paired with Diego Simeone's men during Friday's Champions League semi-final draw.Guardiola's men avoided Madrid and Manchester City in the last four, but the Spanish coach feels Atletico have shown in recent years that they are up there with the continent's very best.
"Spanish teams have always been on top of their game in European games over the past few years," Guardiola said at a news conference.
"I have been keeping a close eye on the Spanish league in recent years, so I know how good Atletico Madrid are.
"People are always talking about Real Madrid and Barcelona, but Atletico have been up there as well in the past five years. They are on par with Madrid and Barcelona.
"Barcelona have been the best team around over the past 10 years or so and Atletico managed to eliminate them twice in the last three seasons.
That is further proof that this is a very tough draw. I hope my players will remain healthy in the build-up to the two games against Atletico."
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