Man City's versatile defender Danilo has revealed that he hopes to face his former side Porto should the Blues reach the Champions League final.
The quarter-finals of the competition will be played in April and both sides will have tough routes to the final in Madrid on June 1 if they are to meet each other at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
City will face off against Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who will no doubt be rejuvenated by the fact they'll be playing the first leg in their new state-of-the-art stadium.
Should they get past Spurs, City will face either Juventus or Ajax in the semi-finals.
Porto have it tougher still. They face off against City's title rivals Liverpool in the quarters and will then have the daunting task of either Barcelona or Manchester United in the semis.
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Regardless of the odds, Danilo is holding out hope that'll he'll face his old side in the final.
"I hope so, it would be very special," he told Portuguese publication Ojogo when asked about the possibility of a City-Porto final.
"I play for City, I am very grateful to be in the Premier League and to work with this technical team. We are in a fantastic moment, fighting for everything. my maximum and I would like to have another Champions, but it would be special.
Porto was Danilo's first European club when he moved from Santos and he spent three-and-a-half seasons there before leaving for Real Madrid in 2015.
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The Brazilian enjoyed a successful time in Portugal, winning the league twice, and remains an avid Porto supporter.
"I talk a lot with Gabriel Jesus and Ederson, who play for me at Manchester City, and they do not understand how I like Porto so much," the 27-year-old said.
"I told them: you'll be there and you'll see [ stage of the Brazilian team] They arrive at Olival and the cleaning staff, the security guards treat us with a lot of affection, as if we were a family member. That's why Brazilians feel so good here.
"When I went to Manchester City I thanked him for continuing to wear blue. I identify myself, I hope the two can succeed and meet in the final."
