David Villa shows there's no hard feelings towards Atletico Madrid as he cheered on his former club during their crunch Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash with city rivals Real. The World Cup-winning star, who spent a year at Vicente Calderon last season, joined MLS newcomers New York City FC after struggling to secure a regular first-team spot in the Spanish capital. But his new team posted a photo of Villa on their official Instagram account which shows the former Spain forward cheering on Diego Simeone's team during the 0-0 draw. David Villa cheers on former club Atletico Madrid during the Champions League  clash with Real Madrid . The quarter-final first-leg tie finished goalless with Real forward Gareth Bale missing a glorious chance . New York City FC forward Villa is enjoying life in the Big Apple and has been named club captain . Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak produced an inspiried performance for the home side as the first leg finished goalless. However, it could have been a different story if Madrid forward Gareth Bale had finished a glorious chance in the third minute when left one-on-one with Oblak, with the Welsh forward firing straight at the Slovenian stopper. Villa is enjoying life in New York and the club captain got off to the perfect start at Yankee Stadium when he scored one and set up another in a 2-0 win against New England Revolution last month. And the 33-year-old will have more to smile about in the coming months when former England international Frank Lampard joins him across the pond at New York City.
David Villa had a season at Atletico Madrid before joining New York City FC .
The former Spain forward struggled for form at the Vicente Calderon .
Villa was watching Tuesday's nights Champions League Madrid derby .
Diego Simeone's men were held to a goalless draw by their neighbours .