Dortmund were easily the better team but despite slicing City open time and time again found it difficult to beat Hart.

"Joe Hart is incredible because he saved everything and we should say thank you to him," Mancini said. "He did a fantastic performance. I don't know if it's the best performance in football history but he did very well."

"We didn't deserve to take this point, but in the end it could be important. Borussia Dortmund played better than us and at this moment they are a better side."