According to the Spanish specialist, the English Premier League will be the strongest in Europe only if local clubs show great success in the international arena.

"I know that you want to hear from me:" The Premier League is the strongest, I congratulate ". I can only say that the Premier League is the most popular, "- began Guardiola.

"Naturally, the championship of England is complex, incredibly heavy. But I would not say that playing at Santiago Bernabeu, the Camp Nou, in Bilbao or in Seville - is easier ".

"Over the past 10 years, Spanish clubs have dominated the Champions League and the European League, constantly participating in the decisive stages of these competitions. Sevilla won the European League three times in a row ".

"The Premier League will be the best when the five clubs that are now playing in the Champions League will be able to reach the last stages of this tournament".

"After that I'll say that the Premier League is the strongest championship. It is necessary to take a step forward, "- summed up Pep.

The last English club that played in the Champions League final was Chelsea. In 2012, the "blue" with a score of 2: 1 beat in the decisive duel Bavaria, winning the cup.

Since then, the finalists of the Champions League 6 times were the Spanish team (Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico), and twice the teams from Germany (Borussia and Bayern) and Italy (Juventus).