Guardiola: I would give everything to win a Champions League

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola feels that his enemies and doubters push him to succeed.

Despite his overwhelming success, the former Barcelona boss, is frequently called into question for details such as his failure to win the Champions League since his days at the Camp Nou.

However, Guardiola sees it as part of the driving force to overcoming challenges.

"I need enemies, people who hate me because football is about vindication and trying to outdo yourself," he told Gol. "The same thing happens to the players," Guardiola added.

"I would give everything to win a Champions League, but there are seven very difficult matches where you also depend on small factors."

"In the league, you win a game and you are already preparing for another.

"Of course I was envious of Liverpool and Tottenham. I would have loved to have been there, but they deserved it," he stated.

Another criticism aimed at Guardiola and City is the amount of money they spend in comparison to others, yet the Catalan technician was honest.

"Without the investments that were made, we would not be where we are now.

"Chelsea did it, Madrid have already spent 300 million euros, Barcelona have signed several players for more than 100 million.

"It's because we had that need, when I arrived [at City], the central defenders were 34 years old, we needed some youth."

Guardiola's future ambitions, however, might mean he won't need to make any signings.

"I would like to coach a national team.

"I would like to be [a coach] at a World Cup because it reminds me of the Champions League.

"The advantage you have is that there are 400 players to choose from," he stated.

Guardiola also touched on what Mourinho taught him during his time at Barcelona.

"At Barcelona, the first coach that put me on alert to counter-attacks was Mourinho, with Di Maria, Bale, Benzema.

"I'd think 'careful when we lose the ball'".