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Man City star Grealish: I've been waiting a while for the Champions League

Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish admitted he had been "waiting a while" to play Champions League football.

Grealish, signed from Aston Villa in the summer, scored his first Champions League goal in the 6-3 win over RB Leipzig on Wednesday.

Asked about his debut, Grealish said: "I loved it. I've been waiting a while. The past few weeks, I couldn't wait for this game. It's a great night.

"It was one of those games. It had absoutely everything. In the end we're delighted to get the win against a good team full of energy and young players.

"I'm delighted to come away with the three points - and the goal and assist.

"The ball came to me and when I'm in that position, running into the area I'd back myself one on one against anyone to have a go and it paid off. I had a few in the first half that were blocked.

"I went to check the result from the other game [Club Bruges 1-1 PSG] and it shows anything can happen in the Champions League. It's why it's such a wonderful competition.

"With the music and everything [before the game] it was so nice."

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