Atletico 0-0 Manchester City: Rojiblancos out after fiery draw at the Wanda

City set up a semi final against Real Madrid thanks to a 1-0 aggregate win
Atletico threw everything at City on the night but could not find the goal they needed
Atletico Madrid are out of the Champions League after a fiery goalless draw at the Wanda Metropolitano against Manchester City saw them exit the competition at the quarterfinal stage following a 1-0 aggregate defeat.
There might not have been any goals on Wednesday but there was plenty of drama. Atletico pinned City back for large parts of the second half but could not find a way through, with Ederson making big saves in stoppage time from Yannick Carrasco and Angel Correa.
There was also plenty of fire, with Felipe sent off for a second yellow card late on for his challenge on Phil Foden as proceedings boiled over. That followed a game full of theatrics and sportsmanship, from both sides, although with a particular mention to Stefan Savic.
After all of that, there was to be no late sting in the tail for City, who held on to set up a semifinal with Real Madrid later this month.
As for Atletico, the supporters who had produced a raucous atmosphere all night stayed behind for 15 minutes after the game, singing, chanting and living up to the banner which had been unveiled before the game: Pride. Passion. Feeling.
City arrived in Madrid with a one-goal lead from the first leg. Atletico had failed to register a shot in that game and their performance in England had seen their style criticised. That did not lead to a change of approach here, though, and they flew out of the traps early on.
There was little in the way of attacking quality but there was plenty of bite. Felipe dodged a yellow when he clattered into Foden, leaving the midfielder needing a bandage around his head, but eventually got one for a late challenge on Kevin de Bruyne.
Ilkay Gundogan had the first chance of note, shooting wide before John Stones headed over as City took control.
Atletico fans were roaring every tackle from their heroes and every misplaced pass from City, but they were losing the battle on the pitch. City somehow failed to score through Gundogan, who hit the post after a brilliant pass from Riyad Mahrez had got Kyle Walker to the byline.
Geoffrey Kondogbia's 35th-minute shot, deflected wide, was Atletico's first of the tie but it was a sign of things to come after the break.
Antoine Griezmann saw a good chance deflected wide for a corner and another bend just wide, while Joao Felix, a nuisance on the night, couldn't connect with a couple of promising passes.
Still, Atletico pushed forward as City lost De Bruyne and Walker to knocks. They saw a penalty appeal turned down for a clumsy challenge on Correa, while substitute Luis Suarez dallied when he was played in and Stones produced a brilliant block to keep out Matheus Cunha.
Just as it looked like Atletico may force extra time, the game slowed when Felipe sent Foden tumbling in the corner. A large-scale ruckus ensued and took minutes to cool down. Once it did, Felipe was shown a second yellow card and given his marching orders -- not that he wanted to leave, booting a microphone as he eventually headed down the tunnel.
By this stage, everyone's head had gone. Coach Diego Simeone was scathing about on thing or another, Walker was shouting at someone on the Atletico bench, Koke was doing his best to calm things down and Atletico supporters regaled visiting coach Pep Guardiola with an edition of: "Guardiola hijo de puta (son of a b***h)."
Somehow, There was still time for a brilliant Jan Oblak save in nine minutes of stoppage time from Gundogan and two stops from Ederson to keep out Carrasco and, with the last kick of the game, Correa.
A section of Atletico's fans were a disgrace in Manchester -- earning them a partial closure of their stadium here, which the Court of Arbitration suspended on Wednesday -- and, especially in that context, it was disappointing to hear them whistle City players taking the knee before the game.
But it can't be said that they did not create an incredible and, at times, hostile atmosphere to drive their side on. The Vicente Calderon still lingers in the memory but the Wanda is becoming home. The new stadium was still shaking here 15 minutes after the final whistle, but it was City who progressed.
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