On October 3, Beijing time, the 2nd round of the Champions League stage will usher in a key battle, Lille will host Real Madrid. Before the match, Lille player Mandy gave an outlook on the match in an interview.
Mandy, a former player of Real Betis and Villarreal, has in-depth knowledge and experience of both the Spanish league and the Champions League. He recalls his two headers against Real Madrid while playing for Real Betis: "It's always a special feeling, but a goal is a goal. I haven't had many opportunities to score goals in my career, so no matter who the opponent is, those goals are something I cherish."
Speaking about the upcoming match against Real Madrid, Mandy couldn't hide his excitement: "Playing against Real Madrid is always a great experience. For many people, this team is undoubtedly one of the greatest clubs in the world. Whether it's at home or on the road, it's always a great game to watch and look forward to. Real Madrid are Real Madrid, they have a different mentality and ethos, always wanting to win, even when it seems impossible. It's part of their club's DNA. I expect it to be a very close, very high level game where every detail will be crucial."
In the first round of the Champions League stage, Lille failed to open the season with a 0-2 defeat against Sporting Portugal. In response, Mandy said, "I had a very good Champions League campaign at Villarreal, where we reached the semi-finals. I have some of that Champions League experience and I'll try to bring that to the team. Of course, the first game didn't go as well as we would have liked, but the Champions League is a long journey and we still have seven games to go. It's a brand new format and we'll do our best in every game. I believe that as long as we are united and play at our best, the team will be able to achieve the best results."
This match against Real Madrid is undoubtedly a great challenge for Lille, but it is also a great opportunity to show the strength and style of the team. We expect Lille to show their strength and fighting spirit in the match and bring a wonderful game to the fans.
