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.
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.
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.
Man City plan to bolster attacking options as they rival Prem sides for European star
Manchester City are reportedly looking to bolster their attack with the signing of Charles De Ketelaere, who is of interest to other Premier League sides.
Aston Villa transfer mistake exposed as Dean Smith target now valued at £100m
Aston Villa spent nearly £100million last summer in filling the void left behind by Jack Grealish.