'Manchester City as responsible as Atletico Madrid' for Champions League brawl - Inside Europe

Manchester City and Atletico Madrid were only separated by a single goal over two legs of their tense Champions League quarter-final. Kevin De Bruyne's strike at the Etihad a week ago was enough for City despite a spirited fightback from the Spanish champions in the return match.

Ad/> The meeting at the Wanda Metropolitano may have ended goalless, but was by no means short of talking points after a red card and a number of late flashpoints that even spilled over into the tunnel after the full-time whistle. Champions LeagueFootball with agg > football without agg — The Warm-Up7 HOURS AGO Atleti defender Felipe committed a cynical foul on Phil Foden in the final minute as his side chased a goal, but was none too impressed with the England forward staying grounded and attempted to haul his rival to his feet.

This prompted countless players and substitutes from both sides to pile in resulting in pushing, shoving and even hair-pulls in unsavoury, but also amusing, scenes. Tunnel Fracas After Felipe was given a second yellow card and TEN minutes of stoppage time had elapsed, City celebrated qualification for the semis on the pitch.

But Atleti players were none too pleased and confronted their opponents once again in the tunnel. Players had to be held back and objects were thrown, with police having to intervene before things got more out of hand.

'Simeone can play the way he wants' – Guardiola claims he did not criticise Atletico Football with agg > football without agg — The Warm-Up By beating Atleti at their own game, City have blueprint to finally win Champions League It’s unclear what the fallout will be as UEFA are awaiting the referees report before proceeding with an investigation. Atletico players have mostly been