Manchester City nearly crashed out, but came from behind in the second half, and in the end, all European giants reached the knockout rounds of the Champions League.

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 and Paris Saint-Germain each faces a shocking early exit from the Champions League for the first time in more than a decade.

Manchester City avoided a catastrophic early exit from the Champions League and defeated Club Brugge to advance to the playoff round of the competition.

Although Oscar Bobb is fit to play some part against Club Brugge in Manchester City's must-win Champions League group game, with the likes of Nathan Ake, Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku injured, plus new signings unable to play, does Pep Guardiola have enough depth to change the game if the result is not going their way?

A fire that broke out in a merchandise stand outside the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday was extinguished before Manchester City hosted Club Brugge in their final Champions League group match, the English club said.

Manchester City flirted with a disastrous exit from the Champions League before rallying to beat Club Brugge 3-1 in a must-win game

Manchester City take on Club Brugge in the final round of matches in the Champions League’s initial league phase, with three points a must for the hosts in order to progress. The 4-2 loss to PSG last week means that City begin the day languishing outside of the play-off spots in 25th position.

Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday in the final round of league-phase matches.