Lyon star Maxwel Cornet was delighted to be part of their stunning Champions League triumph over Manchester City.

Cornet couldn't hide his delight after helping his side shock Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals on Saturday night.

The Ivorian scored the opening goal in the Ligue 1 club's 3-1 win over Pep Guardiola's City side in Lisbon to book a spot in the last-four.

The 23-year-old told RMC Sport: "These are exceptional matches to play in, they don't come along everyday, I have succeeded once more against Man City.

"We have to underline the work of the team. I am delighted.

"We are lucky to play against the best players in the world. We are not here by accident, we have worked very hard, we have never given up."

Several pundits gave the French side little hope of winning before the game, though Cornet said his side dealt with the pre-match negativity.

He added: "That is part of football, the most important thing is to rout the doubters, that is what I have done, I have always given my all for the shirt.

"I do not know if we were underestimated, we do our work in complete humility. We work each day. We have to continue like this."