He broke Atlético’s wall: De Bruyne crossed the ball to make Manchester City 1-0 | VIDEO

Maximum patience of Pep Guardiola’s team to reach 1-0 Manchester City vs. Atlético de Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The local club circulated the ball all over the pitch until, in a couple of decisive touches, Kevin De Bruyne finished at the far post to celebrate at the Etihad Stadium.

From the whistle to start the second stage, the ‘Citizens’ continued with the monologue in possession of the ball. However, as it happened in the first 45′, there was not enough depth to go hand in hand against goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Thus, once again the tranquility and perseverance of the English to find the formula.

After a series of passes in which goalkeeper Ederson also participated, City gained ground with John Stones. The center back combined with Rodri and he connected with Phil Foder. Immediately, the Englishman, despite being surrounded by white-haired men, made a precise pass. Thus, De Bruyne entered the penalty area to throw over the second post and score the first.

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The ‘Citizens’ agreed to this instance after comfortably beating Sporting Lisbon in the round of 16. In Portugal, the English cast stepped on the accelerator by winning 5-0 and, in the second leg, the match was tied without goals.

“They went through an incredibly tough group stage and then for 180 minutes against United they were better. In Madrid they were fantastic and also here. It is a team that is what it is and is capable of avoiding what you are. You try to impose your game, but sometimes it’s difficult”, Guardiola said at a press conference.

For its part, Atlético de Madrid went through to the quarterfinals after overcoming the key against Manchester United. In the first leg, both teams tied 1-1, while, at Old Trafford, the ‘Colchoneros’ gave the surprise by winning 1-0 with a goal from Renan Lodi.

Diego Simeone mentioned that now he thinks about the ‘Citizens’. “We follow the same line and we don’t have to look at anything else in LaLiga. Another thing is the Champions League against an extraordinary rival who plays very well”, he added.