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Pep Guardiola admits Man City 'are in big trouble' ahead of key games after Kevin De Bruyne AND Kyle Walker limp off within eight second-half minutes of each other in brutal Atletico Madrid clash

Pep Guardiola has admitted that Manchester City could be 'in big trouble' after key duo Kevin de Bruyne and Kyle Walker hobbled off injured against Atletico Madrid.

As expected, it was a hugely physical encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano against Diego Simeone's side, famed for their use of football's dark arts.

City dug deep to see out the game 0-0 and progress 1-0 on aggregate to the semi-finals of the Champions League against Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola is sweating on the fitness of Kevin de Bruyne and Kyle Walker

Pep Guardiola is sweating on the fitness of Kevin de Bruyne and Kyle Walker

De Bruyne appeared to suffer a muscle problem and came off against Atletico Madrid

De Bruyne appeared to suffer a muscle problem and came off against Atletico Madrid

But Guardiola has been left wondering what the cost of that progression might be after seeing De Bruyne and Walker come off within eight second half minutes of each other.