'We proved we were ready to fight for the semi-finals'published at 22:14 British Summer Time 14 April 2021
Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Manchester City (agg 2-4)
Manchester City
More from Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan after they reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time under Pep Guardiola: "We know how tough this competition is. In every single game the opponents are so difficult, everyone has quality and this Dortmund team has quality and can beat anyone.
"It was about staying in the game, playing with attitude and personality especially at this stage of the competition. We proved we were ready to fight for the semi-finals."
On City's desire to win the Champions League this season: "No-one wants to let this competition go, I guess if you ask Dortmund players, they feel the same. Everyone wants to succeed in this competition, that's why it is harder, everyone wants to win and be successful.
"But if you have the right attitude with quality in the squad and with the right ideas then the chances of success are high."