Man City hold advantage over Real Madrid after seven goal thriller at Etihad

Manchester City will take a slender Champions League semi-final advantage to the Bernabeu after winning a seven-goal first-leg classic against Real Madrid. Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus fired City into an early lead but Madrid struck back via Karim Benzema before Phil Foden and Vinicius Junior traded goals with Bernardo Silva and Benzema also finding the net.

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Man City into last four after ill-tempered draw with Atletico Madrid

Manchester City’s ill-tempered goalless draw away to Atletico Madrid was enough to secure a hard-fought 1-0 aggregate victory in their Champions League quarter-final. The home side took control in the second half and came close to equalising but temperers boiled over in the final minutes leading to chaotic scenes.

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Liverpool fight back to earn draw at Man City as title race rolls on

Liverpool came from behind twice in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium that leaves the Premier League title race still on a knife-edge. Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus netted for the hosts but Diogo Jota and then Sadio Mane pegged them back to share the spoils.

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De Bruyne gives City the edge over Atletico

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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City make light work of United in Manchester Derby

Manchester City reestablished their 6 point lead over Liverpool with a dominant display in the Manchester Derby dismissing their rivals United 4-1 at the Etihad. Kevin De Bruyne struck early for City who were pegged back by a Jadon Sancho strike however De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez struck again to ensure victory.

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