Silva expecting Real backlash

Manchester City playmaker David Silva has warned his team–mates their visit could reawaken the "beast" of Real Madrid.

The Spanish giants head into their eagerly–anticipated Champions League clash with City at the Bernabeu Stadium tonight amid a poor run of form.

Jose Mourinho's Primera Division champions have won only one of their opening four games this season, but Silva fears a big European night might provide the spark to change that.

The Spaniard said: "But maybe it is more dangerous because they are not at a good moment and we could awaken the beast in them. We have to be careful – they are a world–class team."

The match marks the start of City's second successive Champions League campaign and manager Roberto Mancini's immediate aim is to better last season's effort when City failed to get beyond the group stage.


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