"Manchester City" sports director Txiki Begiristain, after the UEFA Champions League semi-final draw ceremony, did not spare praise for the future opponent, but emphasized that their chances are also good.
Today in Switzerland (Nyon) the semi-final draw took place. After it was revealed that "Man City" will compete against Madrid's "Real" club for a spot in the final, and in the final they could face the winner of the "Atletico" - "Bayern" pair.
"Real" team is capable of winning both matches. They are a formidable opponent, having played in the semi-finals 26 times. Madrid's team plays an open style of football, so they can pose a lot of problems for our goal," said the former Barcelona player.
"A tough semi-final awaits, especially the match at the historic 'Santiago Bernabeu' stadium. However, if we are strong and active in attack, I believe we can eliminate them from the tournament," added T. Begiristain.
The first leg of the semi-final between "Man City" and "Real" will take place on April 26 at the "Etihad" stadium, while the return leg in Madrid will be on May 4.
