Spirited Leicester knocked out

The Leicester City's Champions League adventure have ended with a spirited 1-1 home draw against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Having claimed a 1-0 first-leg triumph courtesy of Antoine Griezmann's controversial penalty, Diego Simeone's side were typically efficient in Tuesday's return leg - Saul Niguez's first-half header rendering Jamie Vardy's goal immaterial. 

As Last season’s Premier League champions, the Foxes have rarely wilted in the face of improbable odds, but the requirement of another two goals against a side so tactically gifted and disciplined defensively, was just too much for Craig Shakespeare's men

with a 1-0 first-leg triumph courtesy of Antoine Griezmann's controversial penalty, Diego Simeone's side were typically efficient in Tuesday's return leg - Saul Niguez's first-half header rendering Jamie Vardy's goal immaterial. 

Leicester had won all four home games in this season's Champions League, conceding only once in the process, and they tried to protect that proud record, with a vociferous crowd treated to a spirited showing.

But, having switched off in defence to allow Saul to nod in a crucial away goal after 26 minutes, Vardy's close-range finish proved their only tangible reward for a resilient second-half performance that merited at least a win on the night

Atletico Madrid reached a third Champions League semi-final in four seasons as Leicester City's dream run came to a halt following a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium.

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, speaking to BT Sport said "We absolutely gave it our all, especially in the second half. They made a lot of blocks on the line.

"We were in the ascendancy. We made a tactical change with Leo (Ulloa) on to give an aerial threat. Unfortunately it wasn't to be. But we gave it our all and left it all out on the pitch.

"On another day some could have gone in. But we can be proud.

"We knew it was going to be hard. Every game so far has been the same. From the display you've seen it was a fantastic effort

"We have some unfinished business in the Premier League. That was a new experience for a lot of the lads and we have given it our all.

"The fans have got us through the 90 minutes."