Manchester City star Bernardo Silva appeared in press statements after the victory over Juventus 5-2 in the last round of the group stage of the Club World Cup.

The player said: "It was a very good performance. I think we are very happy with what we presented today. Against a strong team, we managed to control the match and keep the ball."

He continued: "Aside from some small individual mistakes, this was probably our best performance in this tournament. We qualified as group leaders and we are very happy."

The Portuguese added: "Yes, it is a new win, and an important win too because it gave us the top spot in the group. I don’t know if it’s a win that serves as a message, but we are happy to qualify for the Round of 16. We are here to win the tournament, and this is a step that brings us closer to our goal."

Silva emphasized the importance of the next stage: "This is good, but it doesn’t mean much right now. The next stage will be crucial; either you win or you go home. We need to be ready for the important matches ahead."

Silva pointed to the strength of the team: "We have a great group of players, especially in this tournament, and we hope that continues throughout the season."

The player also praised the role of the substitutes, adding: "The impact made by the players coming off the bench was huge. Once again, they contributed significantly today."

He concluded about his teammate Rodri: "I don’t need to talk much about Rodri; his career speaks for itself. We hope he continues to regain his fitness gradually, as we need him badly, that’s clear."