Sergio Agüero should apologise for horror tackle, says David Luiz (video)

David Luiz called for Sergio Agüero to apologise for the two-footed challenge that marred the Argentinian's match-winning performance, as Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-1 to reach next month's FA Cup final with Wigan Athletic.

Agüero could face retrospective action if Chris Foy, the referee, states in his report – due to be filed with the Football Association on Monday – that neither he nor any of his assistants saw the challenge. Foy did award Chelsea a free-kick, though this may have been for an earlier infringement. If Agüero is charged and found guilty he would probably receive a three-game ban but, with City having four matches before the final on 11 May, he would still be available to face Wigan.

After David Luiz aimed an elbow at Agüero, the forward raced after the Chelsea player and jumped into the back of his left thigh with two feet.

David Luiz said: "Many people say to me about this tackle. I didn't see it because it was in the back of me. I cannot speak about that. I felt it a little bit. Agüero is a great player and I think he needs to be honest with himself and say: 'I don't like to do bad tackles, I don't like to do that.'

"I forgive everyone in my life. People are happy when Agüero is scoring goals, doing things in the game. Many people have said to me: 'Sorry this is not me and not good for the football.' Many kids see the game, watch the game and want to see good things and not bad things."