Thierry Henry, former Arsenal and Barcelona striker, has praised Kevin De Bruyne as the smartest player he has ever seen after the Belgian midfielder scored a “super product” in the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Despite not having his best game, De Bruyne’s performance was second to none, according to Henry.

Henry, who spent six years as an assistant to the Belgian team under coach Martinez, has worked with De Bruyne and witnessed his incredible talent both in training and competition.

He compared De Bruyne to a player from another planet, saying that what he witnessed was truly beyond imagination.

De Bruyne’s performance was crucial in securing a 1-1 draw for Manchester City against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. His goal was a stunning strike from outside the box that left Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with no chance.

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s coach, also praised De Bruyne’s performance after the game, along with Ederson and Kyle Walker who both had good games in the Spanish capital.

Guardiola acknowledged De Bruyne’s importance to the team and said that he put on an incredible performance.

De Bruyne has been one of Manchester City’s most important players this season, contributing 16 assists and scoring 9 goals in all competitions. His performances have helped Manchester City to reach the final of the Carabao Cup and remain in contention for the Premier League title.

Overall, De Bruyne’s performance against Real Madrid has earned him high praise from football legends like Thierry Henry and Pep Guardiola.

His incredible talent and intelligence on the pitch have made him one of the best midfielders in the world and a key player for Manchester City.