Atletico Madrid facing possible UEFA punishment after Champions League bust-up with Manchester City
After the quarter-final tie between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City descended into chaos on Wednesday night, the Spanish club could be facing UEFA punishment for their actions.
Manchester City headed to Madrid this week looking to defend a one-goal lead they earned at home in the first leg.
Even that win didn't come easy, with a stubborn Atletico Madrid side setting themselves up to defend fiercely and look to win the tie back home at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
The second leg was bound to follow a similar path, and after a tense goalless 80 minutes, we were in for a blockbuster finale with everything to play for. Things were inevitably going to boil over.
Phil Foden was at the centre of it all, with the City youngster already bloodied by Felipe in the first half, before being victim of a rash challenge late on.
Next round please 🥊 Come on City !! pic.twitter.com/QhXaP7CWKr
— Aymeric Laporte (@Laporte) April 13, 2022
With Atletico eager to resume play and level the scores, both sides were involved in a bust-up that continued off the pitch and down the tunnel following the final whistle.
Eventually - after 10 minutes of injury time - City sealed the victory and booked themselves a spot in the semi-finals where they'll play Real Madrid, but Atletico may yet have salt rubbed into their fresh wounds.
While Pep Guardiola mostly stayed out of the chaos that ensued late on, the Spanish manager was peppered with bottles and objects from angered Atletico fans at the end of the game, but he refused to comment on the drama, insisting he had "nothing to say".
A big night in Madrid! 🙌#ManCity pic.twitter.com/0xvcq7Z4Fd
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 13, 2022