In a riveting post-match interview, Real Madrid’s young sensation Rodrygo spilt the beans on the winning formula for their upcoming 2nd leg Champions League clash against Manchester City.
Anticipation is at a fever pitch for the nail-biting decider at the Etihad with both teams locked in a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg.
Rodrygo Comments on Real Madrid vs Manchester City 2nd Leg
Real Madrid’s rising star Rodrygo provided insights into the team’s mindset highlighting the importance of minimizing errors to secure victory.
Rodrygo asserted,
“Whoever errs the least will pass” through to the Champions League semifinals, setting the stage for an intense battle of nerves.
Reflecting on the pulsating first leg Rodrygo acknowledged,
“We’ve drawn, but whatever. We failed a bit in attack and conceded goals that we shouldn’t have.”
Despite setbacks Rodrygo emphasized the team’s resilience stating,
“It’s always difficult to get over a 1-0 deficit so early, but yes, we came back.”
Discussing tactical manoeuvres Rodrygo revealed the element of surprise, saying,
“They didn’t expect it because Vini’s always there and today we did it differently, [employing] a new tactic.”
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Real Madrid 3-3 Manchester City: Overview
In a captivating first-leg clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, the two European giants played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Bernardo Silva’s early free-kick gave City the lead but goals from Rodrygo and an own goal by Ruben Dias turned the tide in Real Madrid’s favour.
However, Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol scored spectacular goals to put City ahead before Federico Valverde’s late volley ensured the tie ended level.
With both teams showcasing their attacking prowess, the stage is set for an enthralling second leg at the Etihad.