City director: "Early final" after Real Madrid Champions draw | OneFootball

Hugo Viana, head of sports at Manchester City, analyzed the match against Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. The executive highlighted that these games differ from national competitions.

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“It is a match where there is no favorite. We can say it is an early final,” analyzed the City director.

Confidence in Guardiola

The City executive emphasized the importance of having Pep Guardiola at the helm, describing him as “the best coach in the world” and a professional with vast experience. However, Viana stressed that qualification will depend on a top-level performance during the 180 minutes of both matches. He expressed confidence in the ability of his team and Real Madrid to reach this level.

Rodri in the spotlight

For the knockout stage, Hugo Viana mentioned the importance of having Rodri, whom he called the Ballon d'Or. Viana celebrated the player's current form, stating that he is “playing very well, regaining his best form and getting better,” which brings great satisfaction to the club.

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