A hard fought goalless draw at the Wanda Metropolitano was enough to secure a 1-0 aggregate triumph and earn City a semi-final tie against Real Madrid.
And for former Atletico midfielder Rodri, it was no less than City deserved.
“We did a great two games against a very tough opponents and we compete until the end,” said the Spanish international.
“I know them very well - they push until the end, and we suffer which is normal.
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“We were good and an unbelievable competitive mentality and we got through.
“I think we grow a lot in this sense these last years and we need to keep improving as we are going to live moments like this in the next games for sure
“We need to be together with a strong mentality and to never give up… that is the way.”
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