Manchester City and Real Madrid face off in the Champions League next Tuesday, 26, seeking a spot for the grand final of the European competition.
Manchester City x Real Madrid enter the field this Tuesday, 26, at 16:00 (Brasília time) in a valid match for the Champions League semi-final. On the eve of the confrontation, the steering wheel rodri warmed up the backstage by slashing at the opponent. In an interview with the Spanish newspaper “Sport”, he said he knows that his team is better than the meringues.
The player’s speech clearly had a lot of repercussion, but despite that, the holder of the Manchester City maintained his considered position and stated that the team will need to make an effort. “I prefer to remain calm and be strong mentally in case we are injured at any time. I believe we are better, but we must demonstrate on the field”, he said.
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Also during the interview, the midfielder spoke about the preparation for the confrontation that could give Manchester City their second consecutive Champions League final, and go in search of the unprecedented title. Rodri also extolled the characteristics of the opponent Real Madrid and the strength that the rival has in the disputes in themselves of the Champions and also in their decisions.
“We know perfectly well how they play and their experience in this competition, but also how they can suffer and wait for the moment to attack. It’s their great virtue. They don’t dominate you during the 90 minutes, but they are always dangerous. in the first leg, at home”, rated the player.
In addition to the Champions League, the men of Pep Guardiola are also in contention for the Premier League title, having to share their forces with European competition. Counting on a billionaire investment, Manchester City took the runner-up of the Champions League last season, after losing the decision to the Chelsea.
PEP 💬 “We have training this afternoon. Let’s see how they (the players) feel. We have time tonight and tomorrow morning to decide and I have to see today’s session. If a player has to play in a position that is not is used to, he will do his best.” #MCFCPortuguese pic.twitter.com/CbOYt9Q5h0
— Manchester City (@ManCityPT) April 25, 2022
This year, if they pass Real Madrid in the semifinals, the team will face Liverpool or villarreal in the big decision. Starter and essential piece for Pep Guardiola to assemble his lineup, the player has 144 games for the England club, and is in his third season wearing the jersey of the merengue team.
Source: sportbuzz
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