Round of 16 Draw: Clubs Face Off

The two teams were drawn against each other in the round of 16 earlier today.

Insights from Deco

After the draw, Deco commented, “Having the return leg at home is certainly beneficial, but it only matters if we approach the first game with the right attitude. The opposing team’s field is challenging; while we managed to secure a win, it was hard-fought.”

Deco emphasized the intensity of the competition: “This stage is incredibly demanding. Everyone has their perspectives, and they understand how tough it is for the clubs involved, but this is a challenging matchup for all. We need to gear up for the upcoming game.”

The victor of this encounter will proceed to face the winner of the match between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals.

Regarding the possibility of facing Atletico, Deco remarked, “It’s certainly a distinct possibility.”

“We have the second leg of our Copa del Rey matchup and a league game coming up; that would total four matches, in addition to the ones we’ve already played. I can’t recall the last time we met so frequently in a single season.”