With a two-point gap to bridge, Pep Guardiola's men could do with another moment of magic from Kevin de Bruyne to keep them in contention among Europe's elite. The Belgian playmaker has stepped up to the plate several times before, not least with a sublime leveller in their 2023 semi-final first leg against Real Madrid.

Manchester City scored three second half goals to come back from the brink of elimination and advance to the UEFA Champions League’s inaugural knockout round playoffs following a thrilling 3-1 victory over Club Brugge on Wednesday night.

Manchester City welcome Belgian champions Club Brugge to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening in what is simply a must-win game for Pep Guardiola's side in the Champions League. City head into the final matchday of the league phase in 25th place in the table, knowing only the top 24 sides will advance to the knockout stages.

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Champions League campaign is still alive and kicking after a second come-from-behind 3-1 victory in four days, this time against Club Brugge tonight.A fire blazed outside

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Goal! Manchester City 3, Club Brugge 1. Savinho (Manchester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by John Stones. Attempt saved. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Ahram Online provided live score coverage for today’s UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Club Brugge in the 8th and final matchday of the League Stage.

John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne have come into the Manchester City starting line-up for tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash with Club Brugge.January signings Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush

City secured a place in the UEFA Champions League play-offs after a second half comeback saw us beat Club Brugge 3-1 in our final league stage clash.

Wednesday night was the first time there have ever been 18 Champions League games in one night. CBS dubbed it “Matchday Mayhem,” surely an appropriate description on the production side for those holding the broadcasting rights for European football’s stellar competition, even before kickoff.