Man City stole trademark Atletico Madrid tactic to survive Champions League battle
City play Atletico at their own game
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Manchester City see off Atletico Madrid to set up Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid
Manchester City secured the goalless draw they needed to edge out Atletico Madrid and advance to the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday but the match was marred by a mass brawl late in the game that continued to rage in the tunnel after full-time. Police were seen in the tunnel at the Wanda Metropolitano as video footage showed heated arguments breaking out between the players, including Atletico's Stefan Savic and City's Jack Grealish, with staff trying to keep the players apart. "I didn't see it," said Diego Simeone. "I was on the pitch applauding the fans. By the time I went inside there was nobody there."
Manchester City survive Atletico brawl as Champions League tempers flare - in pictures
Manchester City survived a bruising encounter with Atletico Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals after a hard-fought goalless draw in the Spanish capital.
Champions League: Manchester City See Off Atletico Madrid In Fiery Clash To Reach Semi-Finals
Manchester City secured the goalless draw they needed to edge out Atletico Madrid and advance to the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday but the match was marred by a mass brawl late in the game that continued to rage in the tunnel after full-time. Police were seen in the tunnel at the Wanda Metropolitano as video footage showed heated arguments breaking out between the players, including Atletico's Stefan Savic and City's Jack Grealish, with staff trying to keep the players apart.
Koke: Atletico proud of how we played
Atletico Madrid captain Koke defended his side's ill-tempered antics during their Champions League exit to Manchester City - though did hit out at alleged time-wasting from Pep Guardiola's side.
Diego Simeone aims dig at Pep Guardiola and walks out after Real Madrid question
Diego Simeone took a subtle pop at Pep Guardiola after Atletico Madrid’s Champions League defeat to Manchester City before walking out of his press conference after a question about Real Madrid.
Man City eliminate Atletico in brawl-marred clash to advance to semifinals
MADRID: Manchester City secured the goalless draw they needed to edge out Atletico Madrid and advance to the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday but the match was marred by a mass brawl late in the game that continued to rage in the tunnel after full time.