Kevin De Bruyne Scores Wonder Goal as Man City Beat Atletico in Champions League Battle

• Kevin De Bruyne scored the winner for Manchester City on Tuesday night, 5 April, against Atletico Madrid
• The encounter was in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg which was played at the Etihad stadium
• Pep Guardiola and his wards will have to double their efforts and make sure they do well in the second leg

Manchester City who are the reigning Premier League champions on Tuesday night, 5 April, defeated visiting Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.

The Champions League encounter was a challenging one for Manchester City as the Etihad fans had to wait until the 70th minute before Kevin De Bruyne scored the goal that later turned to be the winner.

Having sent Manchester United out in the round of 16, Atletico Madrid players traveled to the Etihad stadium with boosted morale and thoughts that they would be able to get good result.

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But they met a more determined Manchester City side who are looking for all the ways to reach the final of the competition again.

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Manchester City tried all their best to get the breakthrough in the first 45 minutes, but they were unable to find the back of the net.

As things stand, Manchester City will have to make sure they avoid defeat in the return leg in Spain for them to have the chance of reaching the semifinal of the Champions League.

Guardiola in trouble as Barcelona make contact to sign Important Manchester City Superstar

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Barcelona who are Spanish La Liga giants have reportedly joined Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez at the end of the season.

Current Barcelona gaffer Xavi is getting it right at the Nou Camp and the club's chiefs are said to be ready to support him to get more players when the next transfer window opens.

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The arrival of Gabonese striker Aubameyang at Nou Camp has changed things for Barcelona so far this season as the former Arsenal captain keeps scoring for the Catalans.

Barcelona chiefs see Riyad Mahrez as a perfect replacement for Ousmane Dembele whois on the verge of leaving the Spanish side.

Mahrez has enjoyed his prolific season to date chipping in with 22 goals and seven assists in 36 games in all competitions.