Manchester City vs Tottenham - Quarter Final Return - Champions League 2019 - Summary -
Drama In Manchester As Eight-Goal Thriller Sees City Through
Manchester City emerged victorious from a pulsating Champions League quarter-final second leg against Tottenham Hotspur, winning 4-3 on the night and 10-3 on aggregate.
The match burst into life in the opening stages, with Sergio Aguero giving City an early lead before Heung-min Son equalised for Spurs. Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva then put City in control, but Llorente’s header 17 minutes from time gave Tottenham hope.
However, substitute Leroy Sane struck a stunning goal to make it 4-3 and send City into the semi-finals. The match was filled with drama and excitement, and it was a fitting end to a memorable European campaign for both teams.
In the aftermath of the match, City manager Pep Guardiola praised his team’s character. “We showed great character and personality,” he said. “We knew it would be difficult, but we never gave up. This is a big win for us.”
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was disappointed with the result, but he admitted that City were the better team on the night. “We gave everything, but it wasn’t enough,” he said. “Manchester City are a great team, and they deserved to win.”
The match will be remembered for its thrilling atmosphere and the eight goals that were scored. It was a match that had everything, and it was a fitting end to an unforgettable Champions League campaign.
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