Real Madrid’s creative forward Rodrygo Goes has been in fine touch in the build-up to tonight’s big-ticket UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg clash with Manchester City. Two days ago, he scored both goals as Real beat Osasuna 2-1 to lift the Copa del Rey. In Real’s last five games, Rodrygo has three goals and an assist to his name.

However, even he realises the importance of controlling Manchester City’s superstar striker Erling Haaland. In a recent interview with Spanish media outlet RTVE, Rodrygo singled out Haaland, who has scored a record 35 goals in the English Premier League, as the most dangerous man in City’s line-up. “Haaland scores a lot of goals. No one knows how to stop him. I hope he doesn’t score against us. Manchester City are always scary. They are a great team, they play very well, but we are confident that we can win,” said Rodrygo.