Diego Simeone admits Man City tactic surprised him vs Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone says Manchester City are the best team in the world and suggested Pep Guardiola caught him off guard with the tactic that ultimately cost Atletico Madrid the game.
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Pep Guardiola says Man City will chase victory in Madrid as Joleon Lescott describes Phil Foden as future English great
Pep Guardiola insists his Manchester City side will continue to attack come the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid next week. Manchester City head to Madrid for the second leg with a slender 1-0 lead thanks to Kevin De Bruyne’s strike in the 70th minute on Tuesday night, which came from a Phil Foden assist just 79 seconds after his introduction. Ad/> City had struggled to break this Atletico side down, although they were hardly troubled themselves as the visitors failed to record a single shot for the first time under Diego Simeone.
Pep Guardiola sends Man City players warning for second leg after Atletico Madrid antics
Pep Guardiola warned his Manchester City team to keep their emotions in check when they take a 1-0 lead to Spain for next week's Champions League quarter-final second leg. The Blues boss had to intervene after Jack Grealish reacted after having the ball kicked at him as he lay on the pitch.
Man City player ratings vs Atletico Madrid as Kevin de Bruyne and Phil Foden give them Champions League edge
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De Bruyne gives Man City 1-0 lead for Atletico trip
MANCHESTER, England : Manchester City have a slender lead from the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final after Kevin De Bruyne's 70th minute goal earned them a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
Pep Guardiola's Man City substitute inspiration gives him last laugh vs Atletico Madrid
Pep Guardiola had his joke about his “stupid” tactics in Europe this week - but it was a good old-fashioned triple substitution that gave Manchester City the edge in their Champions League quarter-final. Against an Atletico Madrid side who, predictably, combined defensive solidity with extreme gamesmanship, physicality and time-wasting skulduggery, it was Phil Foden who stepped off the bench to make the difference and provide Kevin De Bruyne with the only goal.
Wonderkid: Gerrard can unearth AVFC's new Luiz in "super impressive" rarely-seen 18y/o - opinion
Aston Villa have seen numerous players leave the Midlands club over the past few years such as Jack Grealish, Ally Samatta and Bjorn Engels among many others.
'Riyad Mahrez magic' - Man City fans can't hide their delight following Atletico Madrid team news
Manchester City fans are in a confident mood after seeing Riyad Mahrez return to the line-up for the first leg of their Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid.