Rodrigo has appeared before the media virtually before facing Real Madrid and has acknowledged that in Manchester City they are “focused on winning the Champions League” because it is “the main objective”.
Preview of the match. “We are really looking forward to tomorrow's game. It has been a long time since the first leg, but we have thought a lot about this match. The team is in very good shape. It will be a tough match. In the first leg we won 1-2, so if we play a good match tomorrow we will have many options. “
Goal, the Champions. “We are focused on winning the Champions League, not only Real Madrid. It is very important for the club and also for me, we have not yet won it. It is our main objective. We know it is step by step and we have a final tomorrow. one tournament this season, we've already won two. “
Season at Manchester City. “It has been an incredible year for everything I have learned and grown. I am very happy for what we have done and for the future, for what is coming. I see the team and I am very proud of what we have. In the coming years we will do very good things. “
Real Madrid in Europe. “Real Madrid is more than a team because of what they have done in recent years in European football. They have that way of playing in which you can never relax even if you win 4-0 because you know they can always come back. They have shown a lot Personality, but we have a better team of them. We have to show it. If we concentrate and play well, we can win. The Champions League is the biggest competition. “
Casemiro's role. “He is a fundamental pillar for Real Madrid. He has positioning, solidity and tactical order. In all these teams there are great players who resolve matches but few who maintain balance. That is why it is a fundamental pillar.”
Hazard level. “He is one of the best players in the world and has been at the highest level for a long time. He is able to decide matches. We always want all rivals to come with their weapons because we like to compete against the best. From there, we will see what Zidane decides. Hazard is different and can contribute a lot. “
What is City better than Madrid? “I think we have a better team but that is not worth anything, we have to show it. It is a very individual opinion, but if we do not show it on the field it does not work. They have more experience in these games but we are more scorers.”