Champions League

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Champions League | Round-Of-16

Feb 18, 2014 at 7.45pm UK

Man City Manchester City
0-2
Barcelona

FT(HT: 0-0)

Messi (54' pen.), Alves (90')

Manchester City delete tweet praising Martin Demichelis before red card

By Danielle Joynson, Staff Reporter

Published: February 19 2014 | 13:58

Last updated: February 20 2014 | 10:32

Manchester City reportedly delete a tweet praising Martin Demichelis's performance before he was sent off during his side's defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League.

Manchester City reportedly moved swiftly to delete a tweet praising defender Martin Demichelis, who was sent off during last night's Champions League defeat to Barcelona.

The 33-year-old was given a straight red card after bringing down Lionel Messi, who netted from the spot during his side's 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.

Before the sending-off, City's official Twitter page wrote: "Demichelis has been a rock at the heart of the City defence. The Argentine is thwarting everything Barca throw at him so far!"

According to 101greatgoals.com, City quickly deleted their message to 1.52 million followers as Demichelis was shown red shortly after their praise.

City will try to overturn their deficit at Camp Nou for the second leg of their round-of-16 tie on March 12.