Man City vs. Atletico Madrid result, highlights & analysis: De Bruyne finally breaks through Simeone's wall
Kevin De Bruyne fired Manchester City to a 1-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid
Atletico was typically resolute during the first half-starving themselves of possession and City of chances
They drove Atletico back over the course of the opening 45 minutes but were unable to register a shot on target before the interval
John Stones coming forward from center-back to shoot aimlessly over the bar from 30 yards
Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann each threatened the counter-attack early
In the second half but City then started to move through the gears.
It was De Bruyne's 50th Champions League appearance for City
He is their ultimate Champions League clutch player