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LISBON – Manchester City’s task in the Champions League has not been less complicated with the departures of Real Madrid and Liverpool, as all lisbon mini-league groups are able to win, said midfielder Bernardo Silva.
The city of Pep Guardiola has eliminated real in the last 16 matches while the protective champion Liverpool has been eliminated through Atletico Madrid.
City is Saturday’s quarter-final favourite against Olympique Lyonnais, but Silva said he would be complacent.
“Anything can happen, Juventus were eliminated through Lyon, we lost to Tottenham Hotspur last year in the quarter-finals,” Silva told City.
“We saw a lot of surprises. It is very difficult to expect the effects of this competition.”
“The fact that Liverpool is absent, Real Madrid is absent: this will not make it any less difficult for us. Array. All the Groups in Lisbon are here because they deserve it. We have to be by our side to win matches and try to succeed.” in the final. “
Silva, who was born in Lisbon and started his career at Benfica, said the prospect of lifting the trophy at home had given him an additional motivation.
“Winning this festival has been a purpose for the players and the club. It will be very special to win it. For me, more because it’s my city,” he added.
Reuters
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