Ederson Discusses Potential Match Against Benfica in Champions League Final Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson expressed his hope to face Benfica in the Champions League final in a recent interview with Eleven Sports. Although he acknowledges the difficulties that the team may encounter in the early stages of the competition, Ederson believes that anything can happen in the unpredictable world of football. Ederson, who played for Rio Ave prior to joining Manchester City, also shared his support for the Portuguese team during their recent match against Rio Ave. He recognized the potential challenge of playing against Vila do Conde, where Rio Ave is located, but expressed his confidence in his former team and the progress they have made since their promotion to the Primeira Liga. The Brazilian goalkeeper also discussed facing his former teammate João Cancelo, who is currently on loan from Manchester City to Bayern, in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Ederson is not phased by the prospect of facing Cancelo and views him as just another opponent. However, he did express a fondness for his former teammate, describing him as playful and big-hearted. Ederson also offered some supportive words of encouragement to Cancelo, who has been going through a tough patch lately.
