Manchester City midfielder Rodri insists Champions League semifinal opponents Real Madrid hold no fear.

City meet Real Madrid in the first-leg on Tuesday night at the Etihad.

Former Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri said this morning: "We are better.

"But we must prove it on the pitch.

“We have to stay calm, and above all be mentally strong if at some point we have to suffer. From here, show the football we have. I think we are better, but we have to prove it on the pitch.

“We know perfectly well how they play and their experience in this competition, but they also know how to suffer and wait until their time comes to hurt you. It is his great virtue.

"The 90 minutes may not dominate you, but they are always dangerous. We have to be alert and get the best out of the first leg at home."