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​Hart: Man City must now ensure Champions League qualification for next season

Manchester City's bid to reach the Champions League final ended in semi-final disappointment as they were beaten 1-0 by 10-time winners Real Madrid at Bernabeu on Wednesday.

But keeper Joe Hart urges his team-mates to put their disappointment behind them and secure a top four place in the Premier League and Champions League football next season.

Fourth-placed City now face a crucial game at home to third-placed Arsenal on Sunday.

"Roll on Sunday," said Hart. "I'm looking forward to it. We go again to cement our place in the Champions League.

"It is important for the club and for me personally. Nights like Wednesday are amazing and I want to keep them coming."

Hart said: "There is not a lot we can take from this night but in the Champions League this year we have grown and shown some good moments. We are going to have to take that into next year.

"It is not a bright moment losing a semi-final when we'd like to think we could have done a lot better. But we didn't and we are out."

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