"The Champions League, it's not just (about) players - it's about a football club and how you grow up.
"It is new for us. We're learning and I believe we're going to get better. But it will take time."
Vieira played for Arsenal, Juventus and Inter Milan in the Champions League before ending his career in Manchester in 2011.
And City's football development executive believes Mancini's charges can take heart from the breathtaking manner in which they clinched the Premier League title in May as they attempt another feat of escapology.
Without a win in their first four attempts, the Blues must beat Real at home and do likewise in Dortmund while hoping other matches fall in their favour.
"I believe that when the door is still open, however small it is, there is always going to be a chance," Vieira added.
"Of course we didn't help ourselves, didn't make ourselves any favours but the door is not completely closed.
"So it is going to be difficult and of course not so many people will believe that we can go through.
"But the door is not closed. It is still open and we have to believe after what happened last year and the goals we've scored in the last minute of games, that gives us hope.
"And if not, you have to play for the third place and play for (qualification to) the Europa League."
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