RB Leipzig defender Maxime Esteve is preparing to face Manchester City again, a fixture that brings back memories of scoring two own goals at the Etihad Stadium while playing for Burnley. Despite this unfortunate incident, Esteve was commended by his then-manager, Scott Parker, for his overall performance. Having moved from Burnley to Leipzig, the French centre-back is keen to make his Champions League debut. He regards Manchester City's Erling Haaland as the best striker he has ever played against, praising his power, heading ability, and speed. Esteve also draws parallels between his former coach Vincent Kompany at Burnley and current coach Martin Demichelis at Leipzig, noting their shared competitive spirit and professionalism. He is adapting well to life in Germany and aims to secure more playing time at his new club, which prioritizes annual Champions League qualification.