Nick Cushing reserved praise for four City stars, following the Blues' disappointing Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Nick Cushing reserved praise for four City stars, following the Blues’ disappointing Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

The Blues exited the competition at the Round of 32 stage for the first time, as the Spanish outfit triumphed 2-0 at the Academy Stadium, after the two sides drew 1-1 in the away leg.

On a frustrating evening, Cushing lamented his side’s lack of intensity from the first whistle, but spoke highly of Tessa Wullaert, Caroline Weir, Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway.

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