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Man City are better than Real Madrid but Champions League progress isn't guaranteed, says Rodri

Manchester City have a better team than Real Madrid, according to midfielder Rodri – but they can’t take Champions League progression for granted.

As authorities work on plans to finish the European campaign, City have one foot in the quarter-finals after coming from behind to beat Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

When the second leg is played, it will doubtless be a fascinating encounter between the teams currently sat second in the Premier League and La Liga, but Rodri is wary of overconfidence.

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“I don’t trust any scoreline against Madrid, even though we won 2-1,” Rodri told Diario AS.