Kevin de Bruyne’s second-half goal gave Manchester City victory as they overcame Atletico Madrid’s typically fierce resistance in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Etihad Stadium. Diego Simeone’s side performed with their trademark defensive discipline, restricting City to very few opportunities until De Bruyne pounced to make the breakthrough with 20 minutes left.
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Liverpool will take a two-goal lead into the Champions League quarter-final second leg at Anfield after earning an important victory over Benfica in Lisbon. The Reds raced into a two goal lead but wobbled when Darwin Núñez halved the deficit but a late Luis Diaz goal could be crucial.
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The Champions League quarter-final draw has thrown up some mouth watering fixtures with Chelsea set to take on Real Madrid while Manchester City will face Atletico Madrid. Surprise package Villarreal have drawn Bayern Munich while Liverpool will face Benfica
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Chelsea came from behind to cruise into the Champions League quarter-finals 4-1 on aggregate. A Burak Yılmaz penalty had given the home side hopes of a comeback but Christian Pulisic and Cesar Azpilicueta struck to book the defending champions a place in the last eight.
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Villarreal produced a real upset in Turin tonight to dump Italian giants Juventus out of the Champions League with a 3-0 win. The sides were level at 1-1 on aggregate but The Yellow Submarine weathered the Juve storm before taking the lead from a Gerard Moreno penalty. As the Old Lady pushed for an equaliser Villarreal pounced to secure a famous win.
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