Manchester City midfielder Rodri gave an interview to the 'BBC' and spoke about his expectations ahead of the Champions League final against Inter Milan. The Spaniard said the Sky Blues are "ready to pass the European test".
Rodri is probably one of the players Pep Guardiola trusts the most. The defensive midfielder has been the footballer who has played the most games as a starter, behind Ederson, the first team goalkeeper.
The Cityzens face Inter Milan in Saturday's Champions League final and the defensive midfielder gave an interview to the 'BBC' to talk about his feelings.
"Pep said you will not be 'big, big' if you don't win in Europe. It's the exam we have to pass again. It's another final and we are ready. I'm going to push the guys to be ourselves, be confident, try our best and fight for the final," he began.
"We have not been focusing on it too much but of course it is there, something we dream about. Inter are a tough team, with five at the back. They are in the final too."
The Spain international has made over 156 interceptions and is the player who has won the most duels. Rodri has won a total of 310 duels this season in the Premier League. As a result, he has become one of Guardiola's undisputed starters in domestic competition.
"I feel in the best moment - physically, mentally, the way I understand the game. I have tried to grow and learn. This is my fourth year and there have been lots of lessons. I feel more mature. But you have to win. It's not only about playing well, it is about being part of a winning team.
"We have tried to learn a lot from the past. We try to solve the situations, as we did with the way we played against Real Madrid. The conviction is there always. Now it's one game," he concluded.