Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester City - Football Match Report - April 13, 2022 - ESPN

Manchester City secured their place in the Champions League semifinals for the second consecutive season after a fiery goalless draw with Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday saw them progress 1-0 on aggregate.

Kevin de Bruyne's goal at the Etihad last week proved to be decisive against an Atletico side that showed more attacking endeavor in front of their own fans but lacked a cutting edge over the two matches. Diego Simeone's increasingly frustrated side finished the match with 10 men following a second yellow card for Felipe amid a heated melee in the final minutes.

City, who still had to withstand some intense Atletico pressure in the second half, will now take on Real Madrid in the last four as they look to make it back to the final.

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«It wasn't our best game, that's for sure,» City midfielder Rodri told reporters afterward.

«We were tired in the second half because of the calendar, we had a very intense match on the weekend with Liverpool and we were out of legs in the end.»

Still, Atletico felt they deserved more and criticized how City tried to run down the clock.

«When Atletico play the way City played today, we are very criticised. Let's see what people say today,» captain Koke told Movistar Plus.

«I'm proud of my team mates for the effort they have made, nothing to blame the team for. We've had our chances, we haven't taken advantage of them and congratulations to the rival, but Atleti deserved more.»

In contrast to the first leg, Atletico started far more aggressively, pressuring City high and looking to disrupt the visitors' rhythm. Phil Foden paid a price for Atletico's intimidatory