Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany has hailed the team’s dramatic victory over Villarreal in the Champions League and claimed it was fully deserved because of the chances it managed to create.
City had to wait until the last minute of injury time for the winner – scored by Sergio Aguero – to come despite having large amounts of possession and camping in the oppositions half for long periods.
Talking about the late goal to Sky Sports Kompany said: “It was amazing, we definitely deserved to win as we had enough chances [and had] self belief and I’m really happy we did it. Maybe we can take this result with us for the rest of the season.”
City has so far struggled to mirror its form from the Premier League in its first season in the Champions League and despite difficult away trips to come against Villarreal and Napoli respectively Kompany is confident this result will put it in good stead for possible qualification.
“Europe seems to be so different for us so far compared to the Premier League but it was deserved and maybe this will be the one that unlocks all of the [team’s] capabilities for the Champions League hopefully,” he added.
Despite the home team being the overwhelming favorite to win this game and to qualify from the group Kompany is adamant that any team in the competition shouldn’t be underestimated.
The Belgian continued: “You can’t underestimate any team. I’ve said it before we are by far in the toughest group. Napoli’s a great team, Bayern’s a great team and Villarreal have been in it far more than we have so it’s a great win and dramatic win that has made it such a beautiful night.”
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