'The only criticism we can get' - Kevin De Bruyne on Manchester City's Champions League chase at Real Madrid

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne suggested Manchester City's failure to get their hands on the Champions League trophy is the «only criticism we can get» ahead of their decisive second-leg showdown with Real Madrid on Wednesday night. After an enthralling first leg at the Etihad Stadium last week, a pulsating encounter which Pep Guardiola's men edged 4-3, the tie is perfectly poised heading into the second leg at the home of the newly-crowned La Liga champions. Ad/> Since returning from injury, De Bruyne has played an integral role in his side's domestic and European trophy exploits.

The 30-year old praised City's persistence and admitted failure to go the distance in the Champions League is their only downfall. Liga'After Real I'll probably stop' — Ancelotti likely to retire from club coaching after MadridA DAY AGO «The fact we have not won it yet is the only criticism we can get. The rest, we have been there loads of times, fighting to win it.

»The consistency has been amazing, pretty much as good as anyone else. We just need to get over the line and Wednesday is another step." /> Having played a key role for City in the first leg, opening the scoring inside 90 seconds, De Bruyne has backed his team to match those performance levels and admits they cannot afford to fall short of their standards. «I think if we play the way we played last week, we have the potential to be one of the best teams but we have to show that.