"I've been lucky enough to play with Kylian and he's one of the most amazing players in the world. He's a great talent and as a great keeper not facing these players can be an advantage. I have less work to do, but the players that will replace him are champions."
"I think there are many strong teams, tough teams. If we speak about last season, before the last 16 no one thought PSG could be strong candidates to win but things can change. It depends on timing. Right now we are about to play games where you are in or out. Every single detail could make the difference."
Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma acknowledged that Real Madrid's absence of Kylian Mbappé, the Champions League's top scorer with 13 goals this season, provides an advantage for City in their round-of-16 first-leg tie at the Bernabeu. Donnarumma, who previously played with Mbappé at Paris Saint-Germain, noted that facing fewer threats reduces his workload. However, he emphasized that Real Madrid's replacement players are also champions and deserve equal attention. Donnarumma, a reigning Champions League winner from his time at PSG, expressed confidence in City's ability to compete for the trophy, noting that timing and attention to detail are crucial in knockout competitions.
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