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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has revealed his determination to avenge last year's semi-final defeat to Real Madrid.
Manchester City’s unending desire for Champions League glory was ended last year by a dramatic Real Madrid comeback in extra time, but Rodri insists his teammates have learned from the experience.
Rodri seeking revenge against Real Madrid
“Football gives you the option to have revenge,” the Spain international said.
“We have the philosophy you can always learn from past experiences. We did a great two games but football is like this and we didn’t go through.
“We will fight again. We will try to learn from what we did bad in that moment.”
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Guardiola's men are chasing a famous treble and head into the first leg having won 17 of their last 20 games in all competitions, drawing the other three.
Netherlands international Nathan Ake will be sidelined for City after suffering a calf injury in Saturday's win over Leeds, while Luka Modric has returned to fitness for Real Madrid to give Los Blancos a boost.
The return leg takes place at the Etihad on May, 17, with the winner of the tie facing Inter Milan or AC Milan in final in Istanbul on June 10.
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