Manchester City, the current holders of the Champions League, are eagerly looking forward to the Club World Cup, as they seek to add another trophy to their cabinet.
Pep Guardiola, the manager of the team, has expressed his excitement ahead of the semi-final match against Urawa Red Diamonds and has emphasized that they are not taking anything for granted.
Guardiola has won the Club World Cup twice with Barcelona and once with Bayern Munich, but this will be the first time for Manchester City.
The manager has acknowledged that winning this competition is not easy and that it requires something special to achieve.
The semi-final matches have been particularly tricky in the past, according to Guardiola.
The team is motivated to win the trophy, as it is the only one they have not yet won.
Guardiola has emphasized that they want to complete the circle and win all the trophies that they possibly can.
The last 10 editions of the Club World Cup have been won by European sides, but Guardiola has cautioned against overconfidence, highlighting the strength of Japanese football.
City will face the Asian Champions League holders, Urawa, in the semi-finals, and although they are the firm favourites, Guardiola has warned against complacency.
The team is currently in a poor run of form, having won just three of their last eight matches in all competitions.
However, midfielder Bernardo Silva has assured fans that the team is motivated and eager to win the competition, as it is a trophy that almost all of them have yet to win.
