Rúben Dias Praises Nico González
Ruben Dias reflects on Manchester City‘s UEFA Champions League elimination and praises Nico Gonzalez. Following Manchester City’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League, defender Rúben Dias displayed professionalism and humility in his post-match reflections. The Portuguese international acknowledged that City were second-best over the two legs and emphasized the importance of accepting the defeat as a means of growth.
“I say it without any problem, you have to accept it. It’s the only way to move forward, it’s the only way to actually look at ourselves and realize we have to do better. We were not better than them, as such, they have to go through.”
Dias’ words underline City’s commitment to self-improvement, a mindset that has defined their sustained success under Pep Guardiola. While the loss is a setback, his statement reflects the club’s philosophy of learning from defeats and using them as motivation for the future.
Beyond reflecting on the team’s overall performance, Dias also took a moment to praise Nico González, the young Spanish midfielder, who was thrust into a challenging situation in the second leg.
“I’m very happy with him; he’s very communicative, knows the game very well in terms of places to be. Obviously, it’s not easy for him to come into this context after the first leg, and we know how difficult it is to play away here. But really good sensations of what he can do to help, and we’ll still get a lot of what he can do this season.”
His comments highlight González’s potential and adaptability, particularly in high-stakes European matches. Despite the difficult circumstances, the young midfielder impressed with his awareness and composure, suggesting he could play a significant role in City’s squad going forward.
As City now turn their attention to domestic competitions, Dias’ words reflect a clear mindset: acknowledge the shortcomings, learn from them, and move forward stronger. The question remains—how will City respond in the Premier League and FA Cup, and can they use this disappointment as fuel to finish the season on a high?