Mijatovic Confesses What He Felt After the 3-1 Against City and Mbappé's Hat Trick

Real Madrid advanced to the round of 16, showing an impressive level against Manchester City. The Madrid team eliminated the English with an aggregate score of six to three.

Initially, a very close match was expected, but as Pedja Mijatovic mentioned, it turned out to be "much easier than we anticipated". However, seeing the recent results of the 'cityzens' both in the Premier League and the Champions League, "it's not a surprise".

Pedja Mijatovic's Opinion on Kylian Mbappé

One of the main protagonists of this comeback was Kylian Mbappé, who has established himself at Real Madrid after scoring a 'hat-trick'.

"The boy was very comfortable, he was feeling very well, the team has functioned perfectly well. Besides, he is absolutely right, as he is indeed a leader", commented Pedja Mijatovic about the Frenchman, also defining him as a "killer".

"There are other players who contribute a lot at this moment. We are in the round of 16 and there's a long way to go. There are still many tough teams left, who, without having much renown, play very entertainingly", he explained.

Pedja Mijatovic Highlights Two Real Madrid Players

Two names stood out above the rest in the Real Madrid line-up for the former player. One of them is Raúl Asencio, who "besides playing well, has character and personality".

The homegrown player offered a great performance, and it was from his feet that the assist for Mbappé's first goal came. "It shows that he has the confidence of teammates much more experienced than him", he commented.

The other player mentioned was Fede Valverde, who "is playing very well" from the right-back position. "He can perform in various positions and always delivers". However, the reality is that "we have no other option".

"The team is going to improve a lot in terms of having tactical discipline. The players know perfectly where they have to be, how they have to play. Today I enjoyed it like few nights", highlighted Pedja Mijatovic.

Finally, regarding Real Madrid's opponent in the round of 16, Pedja Mijatovic is also very clear. "I always choose Atlético de Madrid, I have no doubt. As I love soccer and I love the thrill of big events, it's perfect and not traveling as Mbappé says", he concluded.