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CJ Egan-Riley hailed by Pep Guardiola for playing 'really good' on Champions League debut for Man City - as Fernandinho says bow for right back and fellow teens James McAtee and Luke Mbete are proof of academy's 'great work'

Manchester City may have not been able to cheer a goal during their Champions League last-16 second-leg encounter with Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday night, but they did have other cause for celebration.

City advanced to the quarter-finals 5-0 on aggregate after a goalless return fixture at home.

For many associated with the club that wasn't the main talking point, but rather their latest academy stars getting a taste of Champions League football.

CJ Egan-Riley impressed as he made his Champions League debut for Manchester City
The 19-year-old performed well at right back against Sporting Lisbon in the last-16 second leg
City boss Pep Guardiola (right) hailed the teenager's quality as 'he doesn't make any mistakes'

Manager Pep Guardiola sprung a surprise when he named defender CJ Egan-Riley a place in the starting line-up, although that was enforced by the absences of Kyle Walker, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake.