Pep aims to build on Barca win

Guardiola lauds City's effort in vanquishing his former team

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City established a benchmark for future Champions League success with its 3-1 comeback win over his former club Barcelona on Tuesday.

City, which lost the reverse match 4-0 two weeks ago during a run of six games without a win, fell behind in the 21st minute to a stunning break-away goal by Lionel Messi.