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Man City boss Guardiola: Beating Sporting CP special for Bernardo

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Bernardo Silva enjoyed their Champions League win against Sporting CP.

Bernardo struck twice in the 5-0 first-leg round of 16 win.

Guardiola said: "I've always said Bernardo is the perfect player. With the ball, Silva is more than exceptional . "

“Lisbon is Silva's hometown and he loves to come back here.

"Bernardo is a former Benfica player. The match against Sporting was special for him."

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