Pep Guardiola: 'Bayern Munich spell will be judged on Champions League'

Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that his spell in charge of the club will ultimately be judged on whether or not they win the Champions League this season.

Guardiola took over when Bayern were reigning champions, but has so far failed to take them back to the top of European football despite reaching the semi-finals each season.

His side take on Atletico Madrid in the first leg on Wednesday night, and the Manchester City-bound boss admits that a third consecutive semi-final exit at the hands Spanish opposition will leave him open for criticism.

"In three years we have got to three semi-finals, but I know that people say if I don't win the Champions League my work won't be complete," he told reporters.

"But I've been very lucky to have experienced what I have in Germany. I think I am a better coach, a better person, more relaxed.

"In football, you have to adapt and we will adapt to get the best result we can."

Guardiola is looking to become only the third manager in history to win the competition three times, having lifted the trophy twice during his spell in charge of Barcelona.