Monaco vs Manchester City player ratings: Sergio Aguero woeful as Kylian Mbappé steals the show
A player-by-player look at the two teams following the Champions League match at the Stade Louis II
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester City's defensive frailties cost them as they crashed out of the Champions League with a 3-1 defeat at Monaco.
Manager Pep Guardiola named an attacking line-up for the second leg of the last-16 tie but that backfired as Monaco overturned a 5-3 deficit to win on away goals after a 6-6 aggregate draw.
First-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Fabinho put the Ligue 1 leaders aheadbefore Leroy Sane hit back for City.
Three weeks ago, City had rallied from 3-2 down with three goals in the last 20 minutes and Pep Guardiola's side needed another comeback on the French Riviera.
But Tiemoue Bakayoko sealed victory with a header 13 minutes from time.
City's hopes drained away and the Stade Louis II, a venue not renowned for its atmosphere, was rocking as the final whistle sounded.
So how did the two teams fare? See the gallery above for our player ratings.
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