Manchester City defender Maicon has insisted that it is only a matter of time before his side win the Champions League.

The Premier League champions have failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition for the second consecutive year, and travel to Borussia Dortmund this week with only a Europa League place at stake.

However, the Brazilian feels that it won't be long before City taste European glory.

"There is nothing missing at City. It is a great club and is working to get better in the Champions League. You can see us progressing on a monthly basis," said Maicon.

"The club is growing all the time, and sooner or later City will win the Champions League because everyone is working for that. The big difference is that here you have to play in the Premier League as well as trying to do well in the Champions League. It is a very different competition.

"They are great players here, but they need more experience of the Champions League. You have to tune in to playing in Europe, as it is very different to playing in your home league."

City face Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.