Pochettino’s reward is a semi-final clash against Ajax after a dramatic semi-final clash against Guardiola’s men. PHOTO: AFP
"It was unbelievable. My players are heroes."
-- Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino.
"The disappointment was massive but they changed the decision. That is why we love football."
-- Pochettino on a VAR decision which ruled out what would have been a Raheem Sterling last-gasp winner for City.
"It is cruel but it is what it is and we have to accept it."
-- City boss Pep Guardiola.
"I support VAR but maybe from one angle Fernando Llorente's goal is handball, maybe from the referee's angle it is not."
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-- Guardiola on Tottenham's third goal which survived a VAR ruling despite suspicion of handball.
"I have never seen something like this. It was a very tough game, a very crazy game. It was madness."
-- Tottenham star Son Heung-min who scored twice in the 4-3 defeat at City but it was a result which allowed the Londoners to progress having win the first leg 1-0 last week.
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"I think I must be one of the luckiest guys on the planet today. With the last one they scored, I thought it was over. Thank God the ref gave offside."
-- Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen who gave the ball away in the last moments which allowed Raheem Sterling to score what looked like a City winner. However, it was ruled out for offside.
"Thoughts at this time are with all those that don't like football."
-- Former England and Tottenham star Gary Lineker on Twitter
One of the greatest, most enthralling, dramatic and emotional games of football I’ve ever been at. Congratulations @SpursOfficial and well played @ManCity. You were both a credit to our wonderful sport. 👏👏👏
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 17, 2019
"Omggg! I love you boys!!!! #COYS #UCL."
-- Injured Tottenham player Harry Kane on Twitter
Omggg! I love you boys!!!! #COYS #UCL pic.twitter.com/S2Y9e5yY9N
— Harry Kane (@HKane) April 17, 2019
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