Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola heaped praise on centre backs Ruben Dias and John Stones after Tuesday's Champions League win over Borussia Moenchengladbach and said their solid partnership was a key factor in the club's stellar campaign.
City marched into the quarter-finals of Europe's elite club competition for a fourth straight season after a 2-0 win over the Germans completed a 4-0 aggregate victory.Guardiola's side have not conceded a goal since the opening game of the group stage against FC Porto in October, more than 11 hours of football.
"We defend with the ball. That is the most important thing — that when the opponent arrives we are solid enough."
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