Don’t think this is the only time either, this specific quote is before a CL game but i’m pretty sure he’s made the point the other way as well before a league game in a title run in about how it would be full against a smaller side.
but searches at the minute are completely clogged with the recent stories
“I know for the fans the Premier League is the most exciting. We know as a club that people prefer by far to win the Premier League than the Champions League - I know how special it is.
“But this competition is nice too and our fans have to live this competition as a dream. That is a reality of our club.”