Dynamo Kiev beat Manchester City in the 2010-11 Europa League last 16, with Mario Balotelli sent off for the English side.
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Having been paired with and knocked out by Begiristain’s former club Barcelona at the same stage in each of the last two seasons, City’s progression as Group D winners this time around has granted them a comparatively more favourable draw.
These are the results of the draw held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, on Monday. “They’ve shown they have a good side by beating Porto and drawing with Chelsea”.
“It’s never easy”, said City’s director of football. “We’re ready to try and improve in this competition and grow”.
The 51-year old also revealed his delight that they have topped a Champions League group for the first time and stated his belief that City are improving in the competition. As for now chances are even. If we are physically ready we can progress.
Dynamo Kiev are now top of the Ukrainian Premier League.
City supporters are angry they can not attend the first leg on February 24 because UEFA have ordered that Kiev must play behind closed door s due to their fans’ racist behaviour.
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Begiristain added: “They are a strong side, they will play football and it’s 11 v 11”. The only thing we lack is the experience of such important clashes.
