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The best images from an unforgettable night at the Etihad

With elation levels still high following City’s 4-0 win (5-1 agg) over Real Madrid to send Pep Guardiola’s side through to the UEFA Champions League final, here are some of the best images from the Etihad.

After a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu in the first leg of the semi-final the week prior, Blues fans knew they needed to play their part in making the Etihad a place to be feared by the Real Madrid team.

City came out fighting and full of energy which was rewarded with a stunning goal by Bernardo Silva after 23 minutes who doubled our lead 14 minutes later.

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Manuel Akanji and Julian Alvarez added their names to the scoresheet in the second half to top off a dominating display by Guardiola’s men.

There wasn’t a corner of the Etihad that wasn’t blue and full of nerves and excitement. And from the team bus arriving all the way to full-time celebrations by fans and players, all of the moments were captured by our club photographers.

View the best images from a glorious night at the Etihad Stadium below.

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LET THEM THROUGH! : The City team arrive outside the stadium to a sea of fans.

LET THEM THROUGH! : The City team arrive outside the stadium to a sea of fans.
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IT'S HEATING UP : A fire display increases the temperature at the Etihad as the players are greeted by fans.

IT'S HEATING UP : A fire display increases the temperature at the Etihad as the players are greeted by fans.
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A MOMENT OF TRANQUILITY : Just before the players take to the pitch, fans around the stadium help put on a spectacle.

A MOMENT OF TRANQUILITY : Just before the players take to the pitch, fans around the stadium help put on a spectacle.
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THE ETIHAD : A breath-taking moment as the players walk out to a cacophony of noise.

THE ETIHAD : A breath-taking moment as the players walk out to a cacophony of noise.
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A MOMENT TO REMEMBER : Pep Guardiola celebrates the first of what would be four goals at the Etihad.

A MOMENT TO REMEMBER : Pep Guardiola celebrates the first of what would be four goals at the Etihad.
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BEAUTIFUL BERNARDO : The difference maker, Bernardo Silva, can't hide his passion for City and what it means to score in such a big game.

BEAUTIFUL BERNARDO : The difference maker, Bernardo Silva, can't hide his passion for City and what it means to score in such a big game.
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THE POZNAN : After a performance like that, who wouldn't want to do the Poznan?

THE POZNAN : After a performance like that, who wouldn't want to do the Poznan?
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PASSIONATE PEP : The boss can't help but enjoy the moment.

PASSIONATE PEP : The boss can't help but enjoy the moment.
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THIS TEAM : The passion, the venue, the fans, the team. We love it all!

THIS TEAM : The passion, the venue, the fans, the team. We love it all!
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OUR NORWEIGAN : Erling Haaland drapes the Norway flag over his shoulder as he celebrates reaching his first Champions League final.

OUR NORWEIGAN : Erling Haaland drapes the Norway flag over his shoulder as he celebrates reaching his first Champions League final.
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Johnny, Johnny Stones! : Ruben Dias joins fellow defender John Stones in the post-match celebrations.

Johnny, Johnny Stones! : Ruben Dias joins fellow defender John Stones in the post-match celebrations.
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A WARM EMBRACE : Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland take a moment to celebrate City's achievement.

A WARM EMBRACE : Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland take a moment to celebrate City's achievement.
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OUR MAN OF THE MATCH : Bernardo Silva poses with his award after a stand-out performance.

OUR MAN OF THE MATCH : Bernardo Silva poses with his award after a stand-out performance.
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NEVER FORGET : Some are born here, some drawn here but we all call it home!

NEVER FORGET : Some are born here, some drawn here but we all call it home!

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