Dressing room unrest may galvanise Bayern Munich

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Asked if the situation could provide a rallying point for Bayern, Guardiola told reporters: “Absolutely.

“Sometimes you need conflict to make the team more together,” added the Spaniard, who managed Bayern from 2013-16.

“It is not a weak point for them, it’s a strong point.

“I can imagine the situation against City. The best performance for Bayern Munich will be on Wednesday night.”

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While City take a three-goal advantage into the second leg Guardiola said it would be dangerous to sit back.

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“We have to see if we can play as we have done at home and show great courage to impose our game,” Guardiola said.

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“We are able to do many, many good things and they are able to do it (too)… I want a team who is there to win the game. I know what it’s like against Bayern. If you are a little bit passive, you will suffer.”