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Pep Guardiola watches the action. AFP
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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (2l) celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal in their 2-1 win against Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League semi-final first leg. AP
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Referee Felix Brych shows a red card to Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye. AFP
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Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with Neymar after scoring their side's first goal. Getty
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Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final First Leg - Paris St Germain v Manchester City - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - April 28, 2021 Paris St Germain's Neymar and Marquinhos remonstrate with referee Felix Brych as Kevin De Bruyne was shown a yellow card REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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John Stones celebrates Manchester City's first. Getty
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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (2l) celebrates their first goal. PA
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Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring the winner. Reuters
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gives his instructions next to Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino. AFP
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Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring the second. AP
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Pep Guardiola watches the action. AFP
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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (2l) celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal in their 2-1 win against Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League semi-final first leg. AP
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Referee Felix Brych shows a red card to Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye. AFP
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Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with Neymar after scoring their side's first goal. Getty
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Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final First Leg - Paris St Germain v Manchester City - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - April 28, 2021 Paris St Germain's Neymar and Marquinhos remonstrate with referee Felix Brych as Kevin De Bruyne was shown a yellow card REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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John Stones celebrates Manchester City's first. Getty
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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (2l) celebrates their first goal. PA
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Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring the winner. Reuters
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gives his instructions next to Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino. AFP
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Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring the second. AP
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Pep Guardiola watches the action. AFP
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