“Showdown with chaos and mass brawls”
Vrsaljko then tried to throw himself at the opponents, who were shielded by the police, Spanish media reports. According to “Marca”, Mario Hermoso and Atlético sports director Andrea Berta were also involved in the incidents.
Atletico missed the semi-finals of the premier class with a 0-0 and 1-0 defeat in the first leg in Manchester. “A tense, nervous evening ended with City advancing to the semi-finals of the Champions League by a goal and a scuffle in the tunnel ensuedcommented The Guardian.
And The Telegraph wrote: “Manchester City’s quarter-final showdown with Atlético Madrid in the Champions League escalated into chaos in the 11-minute stoppage-time frenzy, with a mass brawl, a red card, what appears to be a headbutt and a police presence after the final whistle.”