Rodri and Nico met up at Evuna on Tib Street in the Northern Quarter to sample classic cuisine and discuss a range of topics all captured in this 30-minute City Studios feature.
The pair chat about the differences between La Liga and the Premier League, their arrivals at City, their debuts in sky blue and who provided support for them when they swapped Spain for England.
Rodri talks about the importance of family in helping nurture him through his long injury lay-off, the football education on and off the pitch he received from former enforcer Fernandinho and the joy at winning the Ballon d’Or.
In turn, Nico tells Rodri how much of an inspiration he is, and hails the dressing room vibes he’s encountered since his move to the Club.
And as Spain prepare to take on Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, what better way to get in the mood for the big game than two watch two of our stars speak all-things Spanish?
Check it out in the video player above.
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After a draw with Inter and win over K-League All Stars, we’ll now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday 9 August at 12:00 (UK).
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