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Speaking to the media after the match, Carlo Ancelotti underlined the fact there is a long way to go in the tie.

"I don't think the tie could have been settled here," he said. "We took a small lead, it was a good game for us. We have to be happy.

"City played a good game offensively, they created problems for us. We have to prepare well for the return leg, bearing in mind that a game like this strengthens you.

"It was a complete team performance. For a long time we've had doubts about whether we can have balance with this team and today the team showed that we can, if there is a good dose of sacrifice.

"Everyone made sacrifices and then the quality of the team is unquestionable."