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Manchester City holds firm against Atletico, set semis clash against Real Madrid

Manchester City showed their character in a tough contest in Madrid to celebrate their 100th UEFA Champions League game by securing their place in the semi-finals at the expense of Atletico de Madrid by an aggregate score of 1-0.

It was the intense start Josep Guardiola had anticipated, as Diego Simeone's spirited Atletico pressed quickly from the first whistle, spurred on by the roar of the Estadio Metropolitano.