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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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has refused to get involved in a discussion about Atletico Madrid’s style of football ahead of the two sides meeting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.
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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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Manchester United will end a fifth successive season without a trophy after bowing out of the Champions League at home to Atletico Madrid. A first half Renan Lodi header put Atleti ahead on the night and Diego Simeone’s men were content to sit deep and frustate United who failed to find an equaliser.
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Anthony Elanga says he has “dreamt of moments” like his late equaliser in the the first leg of Manchester United’s Champions League last-16 draw at Atletico Madrid. Joao Felix’s superb header had given Atleti the lead but United dug in and earned a late draw.
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