Marcelo Allende speaks on Sundowns' shortcomings in Champions League
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![](/<figure><img alt="Marcelo Allende speaks on Sundowns" shortcomings in Champions League" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/e9710f384f19bf237763b78cd2dbaf0a" data-uuid="97bb66a4-0572-3115-aca8-873711b36458"><figcaption>Marcelo Allende speaks on Sundowns' shortcomings in Champions League</figcaption></figure><p>Interview</p><p>Allende on Downs' CAFCL struggles</p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/e9710f384f19bf237763b78cd2dbaf0a" width="0" data-uuid="97bb66a4-0572-3115-aca8-873711b36458"><p>Photo: Muzi Ntombela/ BackPagePix</p><p>Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Marcelo Allende has weighed in on the Tshwane giants' shortcomings in their pursuit of the elusive CAF Champions League title.</p><p>The South African champions are often tipped to reign supreme in Africa's premier club competition but they somewhat choke in the latter stages of the tournament.</p><p>In the last three campaigns, Sundowns were knocked out in the semi-finals twice in a row, before falling short to Pyramids in the final last season.</p><p>Allende cautioned that while The Brazilians know their way to the deciding match, they shouldn't get ahead of themselves, stressing the importance of facing each game as it comes.</p><p>“We know the way to arrive to the final. I share the same sentiments with the coach, we need to go game by game, the most important is this weekend,” said the Downs midfield maestro.</p><p>"We made the way there [to the final], we know that it's many detailed moments that we need to make first on our side but the most important thing is that you only arrive there if you win a lot of matches before in the competition.</p><p>"And if we are going to start thinking about that moment and we lose the focus on what we have to do on Saturday and then the next Friday [against MC Alger], in January, February or March when the matches will be played from the group stage - maybe we will never arrive there.</p><p>He concluded: "So, we focus on daily basis, focus on the next match and from there on the following one and the other one. Don't play before nothing and don't give nothing as granted.</p><p>Sundowns will kickstart their group stage campaign with a visit from FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo at Loftus Versfeld Stadium as they continue their quest for a first Champions League title since 2016.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Manchester City set to challenge Bayern for Givairo Read" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sportsview_articles_932/de66484b857189cecd221224bff4d17f" data-uuid="c7d9524e-bdaa-3f49-ab9d-c5304eaff249"><figcaption>Manchester City set to challenge Bayern for Givairo Read</figcaption></figure><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sportsview_articles_932/6f2c5955155310142e190e9d610661ad" width="2560" data-uuid="0e0b0ec4-77e0-34b2-8dea-3bba1d129c10"><p>Manchester City clearly want to bring another right back to the Etihad Stadium and have turned their attention to Givairo Read.</p><p>According to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1991914287099793510?s=20">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Man City are monitoring Read ahead of a potential move for the Feyenoord right-back and are ‘keen’.</p><p>The Cityzens could use the freakishly athletic Read. The 19-year-old is as complete as they come.</p><p>He is blessed with remarkable pace and stamina. His passing and vision are top-notch. He is also strong in one-on-one duels and tackling, making him the complete package.</p><p>The Man City target has delivered three assists in the Eredivisie this season, averaging 1.0 key pass per game, while winning 60% of his aerial and 58% of his ground duels.</p><p>In the Europa League, he has scored once and created two big chances, coming out on top in 73% of his aerial and 70% of his ground duels.</p><p>He is a top talent and would represent a coup for Man City if they can land him.</p><p>The departure of Kyle Walker left a hole at right-back, leaving Rico Lewis as the only natural in the position at the club.</p><p>Man City boss Pep Guardiola converted midfielder Matheus Nunes to a right-back, and he has been serviceable, but the Spanish tactician apparently wants a specialist.</p><p>A move for first-choice target <a href="https://sportsview.co.uk/2025/11/very-close-eddie-howe-delivers-injury-update-on-newcastle-duo-anthony-gordon-tino-livramento">Valentino Livramento</a> did not materialise, and now the Cityzens have turned their attention elsewhere.</p><p>However, the FA Cup finalists need to move quickly, with Bayern Munich also sniffing around Read. They have already held talks with his camp.</p><p>Like City, Bayern could use another right-back in the ranks, with Read on their transfer radar, setting up an intriguing transfer battle.</p><p>Reports claim he would cost around €35 million, which would likely not be a problem for the Premier League outfit, but would also be affordable for Bayern.</p><img src="" data-uuid="427afb8d-0d82-3b38-872a-2f4b95a13af3">)