Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Tashreeq Matthews says he’s anticipating a bodily battle once they tackle RB Leipzig on Friday.
The Brazilians lately claimed their second star after securing a 2-1 mixture victory over FAR Rabat to clinch the CAF Champions League title for the primary time since 2016.
Sundowns are scheduled to face the Bundesliga outfit in a pleasant match once they meet on the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Friday, Might 29.
“It’s actually improbable to get one other star and to be an African champion, and in regards to the assists, final yr I missed a chance; this yr I obtained an help to attain an necessary aim for us,
“For me, I’m excited, very pleased, very overwhelmed; it’s one thing that occurs however not everybody can get it. It’s very tough to get it and I’m very lucky and really grateful to have the ability to win a CAF Champions League trophy.
“It’s one thing to be happy with, you understand,” Matthews advised his membership’s media group.
“Not too way back we performed with one star within the last and now we’re going to play towards Leipzig, a global group, with a jersey that has two stars on it.
“I wasn’t there (Germany) very lengthy however the expertise I obtained there was improbable; for me, it was out of this world.”
“A minimum of I can communicate the language; it is extremely bodily and really tactical by way of a German play model and enjoying collectively as a group – these are a few of their strengths.
“In case you have a look at the nationwide group as properly, they’re very tactical and really bodily by way of their play model.
“I’m simply trying ahead to it; it’s going to be a pleasant sport, and I additionally wish to win the sport with the primary sport that you just play with two stars on the shirt.”
