Portugal star sends message to Danilo after his Copa Libertadores winner | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruz Azul (MEX) are only facing each other this Wednesday (10) because Danilo scored the winning goal in the Libertadores

Manchester City (ENG) is on the eve of facing Real Madrid (ESP) in the 6th round of the Champions League. However, star Bernardo Silva found time to congratulate his former teammate Danilo for scoring the title-winning goal for Flamengo in the Libertadores.

— I was very, very happy for Danilo, personally, because he’s a great friend. I also have, I also have some affection for Palmeiras, for Abel (Ferreira), with whom, with whom I talk — said Bernardo Silva, adding that:

— But Danilo was a very special person here at Manchester City, who made a big impression on me and I’ve been following him and I’m very happy for him, because he deserves it, he’s a special person — he highlighted in an interview with TNT Sports this Tuesday (09).

When did Bernardo and Danilo play together?

The Portuguese midfielder and the Brazilian defender played together at City, when the hero of Flamengo’s fourth Libertadores still played as a right-back. So, between 2017 and 2019, Bernardo and Danilo were on the field together 50 times.

After Danilo left for Juventus, Bernardo Silva and company won City’s first Champions League in 2023, as well as the FIFA Club World Cup over Fluminense.

How is Danilo’s former teammate doing?

Among City’s idols, the Portuguese midfielder is available to Pep Guardiola to face Real Madrid this Wednesday (10). The match kicks off at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Etihad Stadium in England.

When does Danilo’s Flamengo play?

In addition to the Champions League, this Wednesday will also feature the Americas Derby of the Intercontinental. Therefore, Flamengo and Cruz Azul (MEX) face each other starting at 2 p.m. (Brasília time), in Doha, Qatar.

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