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Yesterday, it was definitely not easy for the "Manchester City" team against Madrid's "Atletico" at home, but the "city dwellers" managed to create a minimal advantage (1:0) before the return match. Throughout the match, "Atletico" used a very defensive tactic, rarely going on counterattacks. It can be said that Diego Simeone's players "parked the bus" in front of their goal, making it difficult for the opponents to break through. The author of the only goal in the match, Kevin De Bruyne, was not impressed by this tactic.
"Today was the first time in my life that I saw a 5-5-0 tactical formation. 'Atletico' played without forwards," said the Belgian. "You have to play patiently with them. You shouldn't take too many risks. The first half was tough, but we didn't give them anything, which is good. I think we found a bit of space in the second half. We had a few chances, a few shots on goal, and eventually managed to score."
"I think the scenario will be similar in the return match. It all depends on whether they score a goal, but if the result remains 0:0 or we score to make it 1:0, then they will have to push forward and press us. It will be a match of 'all or nothing'," De Bruyne said.
