Bologna Defender Eager for Real Madrid Matchup
Barrow Excited for Champions League Possibility
"I'd Love to Meet Real Madrid Straight Away"
Bologna defender Ibrahima Mbaye expressed his enthusiasm for a potential matchup against Spanish giants Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. The possibility arose following the draw for the group stage of the tournament, which placed Bologna in Group F alongside Real Madrid, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Celtic. Mbaye said, "I’d love to meet Real Madrid straight away. They are a great team with great players. It would be a dream come true to play against them." The Senegalese defender is particularly eager to face Real Madrid's star-studded attack, which includes Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. He added, "Mbappe and Vinicius are two of the best players in the world. It would be a great challenge to try and stop them." Bologna will need to be at their best to compete with Real Madrid, who are one of the favorites to win the Champions League this season. The Italian side will be making their debut in the competition, while Real Madrid are looking to win their 15th title.
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