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Pep Guardiola hails Phil Foden's 'special quality' and praises Kevin De Bruyne's 'massive impact' following Manchester City's narrow first-leg win over Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarter-final

Pep Guardiola hailed the brilliance of Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden after the pair combined to give Manchester City the edge in their Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid.

Foden came off the bench to tee up De Bruyne for a 70th-minute winner in a tense and tight quarter-final first leg at the Etihad Stadium.

The strike ensured City would carry a 1-0 advantage into next week's return clash in the Spanish capital.

Guardiola hailed the brilliance of De Bruyne and Foden after their performances on Tuesday

Reflecting on De Bruyne's composed finish, manager Guardiola said: 'He is in the best moment of the season right now.