Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez is hoping his former team Real Madrid to help him in the battle for survival in the Premier League. It is talking about the next opponent of the "Magpies" in the league - Manchester City have to play two semifinal matches against Spanish giants.
Newcastle welcome "citizens" on Tuesday and although their battle against Real is next week, Benitez hopes that the thought of heavy clashes will disrupt the concentration of the City.
"Somewhere in the subconscious you will always think of the upcoming semi-final, so if you can get injured for him," said 56-year-old Benitez. "The players City are professionals and will try to win against us, but in their heads they will not want to miss matches against Real Madrid because of injuries. I think they are concentrated more on the Champions League and I hope it will give us some advantage. "
"If you believe from the first minute to the last, we can beat anyone. The way you beat Swansea - with passion, intensity and character, we owe our fans and players. We have to show that person in every match. No sense worrying only about Kevin December SEEBRIG and Sergio Aguero - City is a team that is doing in the Champions League and there are so many good players, "added Benitez.
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