Silva's yet to grab an assist in this season's Champions League but has 11 in the Premier League
City's playmaker joined from Valencia in 2010, but a switch to tonight's Champions League semi-final opponents was on the cards at one stage.
Silva was very close to signing for Madrid while still playing in La Liga, but the Spain international opted for the Etihad in the end.
His own City career has been hugely successful, as Silva's regarded as one of the Premier League's top creators.
And despite the lure of the Bernabeu, Silva is happy with the decision he made many years ago.
"I’ll be able to retire from football a very happy man if I win it.”
Silva will be without fellow midfielder Yaya Toure in Manuel Pellegrini's team as the powerhouse is ruled out with a thigh injury.
But long-term City servant Silva will be hoping to add to his two goals in the competition, having started seven of the 10 games on route to the semis.
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