Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that he finds Manchester City's disappointing Champions League record hard to understand.
City have failed to register a victory in four European games this season to leave their hopes of qualification hanging by a thread.
Mourinho thinks that the Premier League champions are effectively out ahead of tomorrow night's match at the Etihad.
He told Sky Sports News: "I think they're out for the second consecutive time, so that must be difficult for them.
"Last season City were out in the group phase. I think this season they will be out again. I think they can win on Wednesday, of course, and I think they can win in Dortmund, but eight points is not enough.
"I speak for myself. If Real Madrid loses a final or a semi-final or a quarter-final, that's football. When you are out at the group phase, it's more difficult to accept and to understand. I don't think it's normal when you're out of the competition at a very early stage."
Madrid can secure their place in the last 16 if they beat Roberto Mancini's side on Wednesday.
Liam Power
