Pellegrini accuses Madrid of lacking intent in stalemate

Taking a 0-0 scoreline to the Santiago Bernabeu holds no fear for Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, who questioned Real Madrid's ambition in the Champions League semi-final first-leg stalemate at the Etihad Stadium.

City, playing at this stage of the competition for the first time, unsettled the 10-time winners during the opening stages by pressing relentlessly and keeping their play at a high tempo.

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