De Bruyne will have been favourite to step up such is his quality, but his team-mate sought permission to take it. The Belgian told Mahrez that if he was confident in his ability he had no problem with him calling rank. It's difficult for the keeper because he always expects somebody to touch it," said the City star. City came out a team reborn in the second-half though as De Bruyne praised their performance in the French capital. "Obviously the way the first goal goes in is a bit lucky but I think we played great football in the second half."

Source: Daily Mirror April 28, 2021 21:27 UTC