Savinho revealed that Manchester City remained calm upon learning they would face Real Madrid in the Champions League playoff.
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City remains “calm” ahead of Real Madrid game
Both teams will meet in the Champions League for the fourth season in a row.
The two heavyweight clubs will face off for the fifth time at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
Despite the mounting pressure on City, Savinho said the squad remained “calm” because Pep Guardiola’s team is accustomed to big games.
“These are the games that I came to Manchester City to play in and every big player wants to play in them, so not just me, but many experienced players who are in the dressing room,” he told ESPN.
“These are the games for the big players, the big managers. They are great games to watch, great games to play in and hopefully Manchester City can come out with two victories over these two legs.”
“It was a calm atmosphere [when the draw was made]. We’re used to it, we played them a lot over recent seasons. It’s such a beautiful tie.”
“We stayed calm, of course we had no choice. We couldn’t choose who our opponents would be, but we’re just waiting to get out onto the pitch.”
Familiar with Madrid
Savinho is familiar with Real Madrid, having spent last season in Spain with Girona.
He also knows two of their stars, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, from the Brazilian national team.
“It’s a team I know a lot,” he said.
“They have great players. Real Madrid are among the best teams in the world, so we hope to put on a great show. It’s going to be a great tie to watch, a great tie to play in. Hopefully luck is on our side and Manchester City can progress.”
