Manchester City progress to quarter-finals after being held by Sporting CP at Etihad.

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Manchester City advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 5-0 aggregate victory over Sporting Lisbon after a goalless draw in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola’s side had as good as confirmed their place in the last eight with their five-star showing in last month’s first leg, allowing them to conserve their energy back at the Etihad.

City did create chances, with Raheem Sterling spurning a one-on-one opportunity in the first half and Gabriel Jesus seeing a goal ruled out for offside by VAR soon after the break, but Sporting defended resolutely, returning to Portugal with their pride restored.

Pep Guardiola used the opportunity to rotate his side, making six changes from City’s 4-1 win over Manchester United, with teenager CJ Egan-Riley handed a Champions League debut at right-back.