Despite playing for FC Barcelona, he picks Man City to win the Champions League

The Champions League is back this week, and football fans will know the other four teams to play in the quarterfinals of the Champions League this season. The current champions, Manchester City, along with Real Madrid, PSG, and Bayern Munich, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League after last week's games. This week, FC Barcelona will play to qualify for the quarterfinals against Napoli. Inter Milan will play Atletico Madrid, Arsenal will play FC Porto, and Borussia Dortmund will play PSV. FC Barcelona players are desperate to win the Champions League this season despite an inconsistent form in the league.

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Many FC Barcelona players and manager Xavi have said that the goal is to win the Champions League this season. Barca players like Raphinha were asked who they believed would win the Champions League this season, and the Brazilian answered that it would be Barcelona. Joao Cancelo wasn't the same, and in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Cancelo said, "Man City are the favorites to win the Champions League. I think so because of the squad, the style of playing, manager. They can win two Champions League in a row, I’m sure.”

When asked if he wanted to stay at FC Barcelona instead of returning back to Man City, Cancelo said, "Loan from Man City? I don’t know my future yet but I’d like to stay at Barcelona. I grew up with Ronaldinho as idol, I’m proud to wear Barça shirt.”

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Cancelo praises La Masia for producing talented young players

Joao Cancelo praised a couple of players from La Masia, like Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez. Cancelo said, "Lamine Yamal is an incredible player. Playing for Barcelona at 16 is not for everybody. He is a special talent, but talent is not enough in football. You need mentality, and from what I see, Lamine has it. He’ll have a great future if he remains focused and those around him help him keep his feet on the ground. Watch out for Cubarsí and Fermin. La Masia is doing a great job and developing great players."