For its debut at this stage of the competition, the round of 16, Manchester City may have some regrets after their encounter against the formidable Barcelona. The Citizens suffered a (0-2) defeat on their home turf last Tuesday against the Catalan giants. Now, they face the daunting task of turning things around at the Camp Nou in three weeks’ time. Manchester City must score at least two goals against Barca to entertain hopes of reaching their first Champions League quarter-final.
It’s a challenge that Samir Nasri believes is within reach. The French midfielder, back in action, remains optimistic about his team’s chances of qualification. Nasri, a French international of Algerian descent, emphasizes that with the return of Sergio Aguero, City has the firepower to overturn the deficit.
“It’s not over yet. As we said before the match, it’s a 180-minute game, and we can emulate what Valencia did and beat them at their home ground. We will fight until the end. We have belief in ourselves. At the beginning of the season, we triumphed in Munich. We defeated Manchester United, Tottenham, and by significant margins,” expressed the former Marseille player. He further highlighted the offensive boost that Aguero’s return will provide. “Yes, we can do it. It will be an open game; they won’t sit back to defend. Sergio Aguero’s comeback will make a huge difference. We’ll be in better shape, so why not believe it? Sergio will be a game-changer.”
