Champions League: Tottenham Hotspur moves into the semi

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The scene of the match: The third minute of stoppage time between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham's Christian Eriksen played a fatal return pass that was deflected to City striker Sergio Agüero. Before the goal, the Spaniard to Raheem Sterling, who met Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris over to 5: 3 in goal. Sterling shouted his delight, his coach Pep Guardiola shouted his joy out, almost all the spectators in Etihad Stadium shouted their joy out. With this result, Manchester City would be in the semifinals of the Champions League.

The video evidence: stand. Because the Turkish referee Cüneyt Çakir decided after a short vote with the video assistant on offside. A right decision that triggered collective horror in Manchester. Previously, Çakir had already decided against City, he was also right there: He did not rate Fernando Llorentes goal for 4: 3 as a handball. This evening should have been a big plus for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Of course, the social media department of Manchester City saw it differently:

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Result: Manchester City won 4: 3 (3: 2) against Tottenham Hotspur - but missed the leap into the semi-finals. For the Spurs it is the first semi-final since 1962, then still in the Cup of the national champion. Click here for the message.

Fast start: Anyone who spends more time at dinner on Wednesday evening and missed the first few minutes between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur was bitterly punished by the teams' defensive lines. For the first time fell in the premier class in the first 21 minutes five goals, this changed three times the lead. The teams fought an epic battle.

The sufferings of Pep G.

Pep Guardiola was with Manchester City against Tottenham on the verge to reach the Champions League semi-final. Four goals were not enough for his team, however, as Tottenham's Fernando Llorente hit the hip to score 4: 3 - and the video assisted Raheem Sterling shortly before the end.

Everything had started so well for City. Sterling took the lead after just four minutes, equalizing the 1-0 deficit from the first leg.

For Manchester, this season should finally be the first Champions League title. Already in the past two years, the team of Pep Guardiola had missed the semi-finals. Accordingly, the euphoria in the city was great before the game.

The first big setback came from Heung-Min Son. The former Bundesliga striker turned the game with a double strike (7th, 10th). Son was not only jumpy but also powerful.

After a mistake by city defender Aymeric Laporte he slipped the ball into the right corner of the goal.

Since you can ever present the well-trained thighs.

It was a nightmare for Guardiola. Would he not reach the final for the seventh time in a row as a club coach?

Bernardo Silva kept the hopes of his coach alive, including Tottenham's Danny Rose. The faked namely a shot Bernardo untenable for Hugo Lloris in goal (11).

Then again met Raheem Sterling to 3: 2. At the finish, however, Manchester was far from it.

Because due to the away goals was still Tottenham in the semifinals at this time. Sergio Agüero was also in a hurry after Sterling's (21.). But until the next hit, some time should pass.

For the Spurs, however, it was once very bitter: Moussa Sissoko had to be replaced injured shortly before half time. The already injury-plagued team was further weakened. Mauricio Pochettino brought in Fernando Llorente a slow, but header strong striker (41).

He had to watch in the second half but first as City scored the 4-2. Agüero fired on preliminary work by Kevin De Bruyne from close range in the short corner. Again, Lloris had no chance (59.).

When Tottenham already seemed to be defeated, Llorente steered a corner with the hip in the goal (73.). Suddenly the Spurs were on and Manchester City out.

The first Champions League semi-final defeat in the club's history, he was close enough for the Spurs.

The final chord, however, was the video evidence: After sterling in the 93rd minute with his seemingly third goal scored the 5: 3, Tottenham seemed beaten, City, however, looked like the sure winner. Referee Cüneyt Çakir decided after a visit to the Review Area but offside - and City failed again before the semifinals.

Defeats: Tottenham went into the game as an outsider, among other things because the star striker Harry Kane was missing injured. When Moussa Sissoko had to be replaced injured shortly before the break, Mauricio Pochettino was already very deep in the bag of tricks. In Fernando Llorente the Tottenham coach brought a slow, the actual style of play conflicting striker. At the latest at the time probably no one expected more with the Spurs.

Guardi-over: "Again," thought Pep Guardiola in the final seconds of the match. Again, his team does not make it to the final of the Champions League. For the seventh time in a row, the Spaniard fails prematurely in the premier class. For the third time with Manchester City before the semi-final - despite great ambitions. It no longer seems to be the competition of Pep Guardiola.

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Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino (right) celebrates his scorers.

The player of the game: After this evening you have to highlight Son Heung Min. With two hits he turned the game early - and laid the foundation for advancing his team in the end. He was able to thank city defender Aymeric Laporte twice for his support. Just the 2: 1 (10th), when he shot a pass from Christian Eriksen directly into the right angle, it will make it in some summaries this season.

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The real player of the game: Kevin De Bruyne made an outstanding match. He prepared three goals directly and was also always dangerous in the final. Because his team has not moved in the end in the semifinals, is written in the media not about his solo and the preparatory work before the 4: 2. A shame. Actually.

Heaven-blue persistent pressure: In the second half City pushed for the next, the semifinals legitimizing goal. Above all, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris saved the Spurs from a higher backlog. Twelve times the Skyblues shot in the second half towards the gate of the North Londoners. Only Agüero made it past Lloris (59.).

Too much security? Right after the 4-2, city coach Pep Guardiola talked wildly about his assistant coach, ex-professional Mikel Arteta. A few minutes later came with Fernandinho another six for the offensive David Silva. Stability was wanted, instability the consequence. Llorente scored the decisive goal.

Revenge: City has the next chance to beat Tottenham on Saturday. In the Premier League, it's still about the championship for Manchester. And for the Spurs to qualify for the Champions League. These can reach the North Londoners but also about another way: winning the premier class.

Manchester City - Tottenham Hotspur 4: 3 (3: 2)
1: 0 sterling (4th)
1: 1 Son (7th)
1: 2 Son (10.)
2: 2 Bernardo (11th)
3: 2 Sterling (21st)
4: 2 Agüero (59.)
4: 3 Llorente (73.)
Manchester: Ederson - Walker, Kompany, Laporte, Mendy (84th Sané) - De Bruyne, Gundogan, Silva (62nd Fernandinho) - Bernardo, Aguero, Sterling
Tottenham: Lloris - Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose (90th Sanchez) - Sissoko (41st Llorente), Wanyama, Dele - Eriksen - Lucas (81st Davies), Son
Referee: Cüneyt Çakir
Yellow cards: - / Sissoko, Son, Rose, Wanyama