In the recent clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, Nacho, the Real Madrid defender, shared his insights on what truly amazed him about the English side's performance.
The Evenly Poised Encounter
The first leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu stadium, setting the stage for an intense return fixture.
Real Madrid Triumphs in Quarter-Final Tie
In a dramatic turn of events, Real Madrid emerged victorious in the quarter-final tie against Manchester City, securing their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
A Nail-Biting Finish
With neither team able to secure a decisive victory in normal time or during extra time, the encounter ultimately went down to a penalty shootout.
Nacho's Perspective
Speaking to Movistar and transcribed by Sky Sports, Nacho expressed, "We suffered a lot tonight because City really put you under the cosh. But we are Real Madrid. We always, always fight until the very end."
Real Madrid's Adaptability
Nacho further reflected, "We aren't used to suffering like that. Normally it's us putting teams under the cosh like that. But the only thing which mattered, all night, was making sure it was us in the semi-finals. We showed another side of ourselves; we showed we know how to defend deep and win."
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