Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at Etihad Stadium thanks to Kevin de Bruyne’s second-half goal.

Diego Simeone’s side displayed their trademark defensive discipline, limiting City to few chances until De Bruyne pounced on a loose ball with 20 minutes remaining.

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With a brilliant pass through the legs of Reinildo for De Bruyne to score past goalkeeper Jan Oblak, Phil Foden, on as a substitute, created the moment of magic to unlock Atletico with a perfect pass through the legs of Reinildo for De Bruyne to slot past goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

Even if it was the decisive moment in a tight game, City manager Pep Guardiola’s exuberant celebration demonstrated how much it matters to take a lead, however little, to Madrid for the second leg on April 13.