Manchester City is preparing for a decisive confrontation against Real Madrid in the second leg of the qualifying attaché for the round of 16 of the Champions League, as it seeks to compensate for his loss in the first leg 3/2 when he is a guest at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday.

City lives a difficult and local season, as it is fourth in the Premier League with 44 points, making the European championship a top priority for the team.

Portuguese star Bernardo Silva confirmed that the team's retreat in the Premier League gives him an additional motivation to succeed in the Champions League, saying: "With our departure from the English Premier League race, our focus is entirely on the Champions League, we know that Real Madrid is difficult, but we will do everything we have to achieve qualification ".

Silva also stressed the need to avoid mistakes against Killian Mbappe, Rodrigo and Vinicius Junior, saying: "We received many late goals this season due to individual mistakes, and we cannot allow this against a team the size of Real Madrid."

Silva praised the influence of new deals, praising the Egyptian star Omar Marmoush, who starred in three against Newcastle United, where he said: "The new energy in the team is necessary, it motivates everyone and creates the spirit of competition, which helps the team to develop."

Bernardo Silva has a distinguished record against Real Madrid, where he scored 4 goals in 9 confrontations, including a double in the semi -finals of the 2023 edition.