Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's players dedicated their Carabao Cup semi-final win over Manchester United to the late Colin Bell.
Bell died on Tuesday at the age of 74 following a short illness and City's players paid tribute to the 'King of the Kippax' ahead of the game at Old Trafford.
City's players walked out in retro shirts bearing Bell's No 8, before goals from John Stones and Fernandinho sealed a 2-0 win that booked City's place in the final, where they will face Tottenham Hotspur.
"It was for [Bell] and his family," Guardiola said. "He helped to build something special for this club and why there are many trophies in the cabinet. The legacy he provided is part of the club we now have.
"It was an incredible victory for us to beat United away and reach another final in this competition. It was for him."
Stones added: "I'd like to send our condolences for Colin Bell and his family.
"I think how we played today was a reflection of him. A great moment for us and hopefully he is looking down on us. It was a great occasion, another win against another of the top teams."
Former England international Bell made 501 appearances and scored 153 goals for City during his 13-year stay after joining from Bury in 1966, helping secure promotion to the top flight.
Bell was one of City's stand-out players as they edged out Manchester United to win the First Division title in 1968.
FA Cup success followed in 1969 as well as two more trophies in 1970 - the League Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup, with Bell finishing as the club's top scorer on three occasions.
Bell's former team-mate Mike Summerbee shared his memories of the club great in a touching tribute.
"I am devastated to hear of Colin's passing. He was more than just a team-mate and an incredible footballer, he was wonderful human being and a true friend," he said on Manchester City's Twitter feed.
"When I think about him, I simply think of quality. Just sheer quality. We never singled out individuals in the team we played in, but there's no doubt in my mind that he was the greatest. The complete player, the complete athlete, the complete person.
"My condolences to Marie, Jon, Dawn and his wonderful grandchildren. We have lost someone special today."
Francis 'Franny' Lee, who along with Bell and Lee formed a formidable attacking force in one of the most successful periods of the club's history, also praised Bell.
Lee tweeted: "I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Colin today. Colin had outstanding all-round ability - incredible fitness, flair & eye for goal!
"A great team-mate & a true Man City legend. The Colin Bell stand will forever remind us of his immense contribution on and off the field."
Former City captain Vincent Kompany tweeted: "So very sad to hear Colin Bell's passing. Heard all about The King! A true Manchester City legend.
"This man was on another level, if only I could have seen him play. Incredibly kind and humble when I met him."
City players past and present also paid their tributes.
Imran010
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England, Manchester!πππ€ͺπC.T.I.D. π
where are you come from
Imran010
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tnx if you don't and there's no problem may I know your country
Sure
DUTCH8UK
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tnx if you don't and there's no problem may I know your country
England, Manchester!πππ€ͺπC.T.I.D. π
Imran010
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ok buddy, take care, respect, live long and prosper.βπππ good luck for the rest of the season πC.T.I.D.
tnx if you don't and there's no problem may I know your country
DUTCH8UK
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Anyway there's no problem right now, sometimes you have to break up just to make an intimate relationship now you are my friend and I love your thoughts too
ok buddy, take care, respect, live long and prosper.βπππ good luck for the rest of the season πC.T.I.D.
Imran010
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They were honouring a MCFC LEGEND by DEDICATING the WINNING RESULT TO COLIN BELL POSTHUMOUSLY ! and I felt your post was a little bit IGNORANT! C.T.I.D.
Anyway there's no problem right now, sometimes you have to break up just to make an intimate relationship now you are my friend and I love your thoughts too
DUTCH8UK
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I think it's better to a friends not an enemies why you call me with that name.
They were honouring a MCFC LEGEND by DEDICATING the WINNING RESULT TO COLIN BELL POSTHUMOUSLY ! and I felt your post was a little bit IGNORANT! C.T.I.D.
Imran010
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I apologise Imran. There was no racist intent! I am not racist!βππ C.T.I.D. π
I think it's better to a friends not an enemies why you call me with that name.
DUTCH8UK
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What do you mean by Pig I think It's your father.
I apologise Imran. There was no racist intent! I am not racist!βππ C.T.I.D. π
Imran010
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you are an ignorant PIG π€¬ C.T.I.D.
What do you mean by Pig I think It's your father.
kunbdelpru
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some so called football fans are sick in the head, just losers in life with no humility.
PandeStephen
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Rip Legendary
yeddlmtu
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ππππ did I say anything bad about Man city's fallen legend lol
Your comment says it all. Youβre just a dumb typical liverpool fan that will always say βyou will never walk aloneβ for no freaking reason
Elkris
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Hmm that's nonsense Ole can't take us anywhere
KingAJ2004
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Still 5-0 and 4-0 charity winnersπ We are giver. A kid exiated after winning PLπ What you know about football
yh but just like the greats of the football world and they must have a UCL we are third with bayern only milan and madrid are ahead of us so shut up and remain a minor till you win a UCL you aren't in our league ππππ, don't forget the champions league where we beat you 5-1 πΊπΊπΊπΊπΊ πππππ look at Guardiola face, Klopp loves facing Guardiola
ManCityFanForever
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and guess what UCL baby sixxxxx times yhhhh UCL baby πππ
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Still 5-0 and 4-0 charity winnersπ We are giver. A kid exiated after winning PLπ What you know about football
KingAJ2004
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5-0 and 4-0ππ and 7-2
and guess what UCL baby sixxxxx times yhhhh UCL baby πππ
ManCityFanForever
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5-0 and 4-0ππ and 7-2
mouaikotu
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bell RIP
KingAJ2004
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Living rent free in your head eh . Not even able to respect a fallen legend what a disgrace u are
ππππ did I say anything bad about Man city's fallen legend lol
ferdude
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Legendary?. never knew they had legend π€£
No respect. Typical Liverpool fan
tahalnpt
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ferdude
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Is this also your legend
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Living rent free in your head eh . Not even able to respect a fallen legend what a disgrace u are
KingAJ2004
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if he had to choose between UCL and EPL i wonder which one he will go forπ€
UCL means you have beaten the world best to the champion while EPL means you have beaten the best innnnnn England a lot of difference!!!!!!
Hazazi92
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but I thought UCL is bigger than EPL πππ
if he had to choose between UCL and EPL i wonder which one he will go forπ€
KingAJ2004
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Did he won a English title?
but I thought UCL is bigger than EPL πππ
Trvipp_mike
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we have Gerard who has a UCL
Did he won a English title?
KingAJ2004
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As a Real Madrid fan, sit down, only legend you got is lord Karius 3-1[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
we have Gerard who has a UCL
Trvipp_mike
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Is this also your legend
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As a Real Madrid fan, sit down, only legend you got is lord Karius 3-1[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
KingAJ2004
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Is this also your legend
KingAJ2004
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Fartpool never knew some small club like this existed until 7-2
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Cityzen18
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Legendary?. never knew they had legend π€£
Then you must've start watching football today
ManCityFanForever
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Legendary?. never knew they had legend π€£
Fartpool never knew some small club like this existed until 7-2
ManCityFanForever
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Now henderson will paint blue with his blood
Venbdikopu
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Legendary?. never knew they had legend π€£
stupid
Locdlprs
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Legendary?. never knew they had legend π€£
it's okay atleast you know now
BurnsMaireWildcard
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Legendary?. never knew they had legend π€£
Nupdemruz
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How does someone dead look at you? Madness
DUTCH8UK
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what does this dedication means after ge passed away.
you are an ignorant PIG π€¬ C.T.I.D.
Imran010
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what does this dedication means after ge passed away.
wabcinoryz
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Nice