Rodri talks about Real Madrid's comeback against City: “We didn't think…”

This Tuesday, the 9th, theReal Madrid will receive the Manchester Cityin a match valid for the quarter-finals of Champions League. For the third consecutive season, the two teams find themselves in the knockout stage of the competition, with one classification and one title aside. In a press conference, Rodrimidfielder of the Citizens, answered some questions about the clash.

First of all, the midfielder spoke about the importance of last season's Champions League title, claiming that the players enter the field with more confidence. However, favoritism passed to the Spanish. “It gives more serenity on the field. We learn from victories and defeats, this makes us more mature. But they are always favourites, especially in the Champions League and at home”, he said.

In 2022, the two clubs met and, even with a victory in the first game, Manchester City did not advance to the final of the competition, as Real Madrid managed a spectacular turnaround in the Santiago Bernabéuwith two goals from Rodrygo and one of Benzema. Therefore, the English do not have good memories of the stadium in the Spanish capital.

Regarding this specific game, Rodri assured that this does not affect the City squad, which is more focused on improving its performances than focusing on these results. “We always test ourselves against them. We don't think about the past. Now we are more mature and have already won this competition. Nobody needs to tell us how difficult it is to play here.”said shirt 16.

With both teams seeking a place in the semi-finals, the quarter-finals of the Champions League, in the clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, begin this Tuesday, 9th, with the first match in Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabéu.