On the final matchday of the league phase, Manchester City punched their ticket to the Champions League knockout stage with a 3–1 victory over Club Brugge.

Manchester City kept their Champions League campaign alive by beating Belgian side Club Brugge 3-1 in a nervy must-win match on Wednesday thanks to goals from Mateo Kovacic and substitute Savinho, and a Brugge own goal.

The moments you might have missed as Manchester City took on Club Brugge in their win-or-bust Champions League fixture.

Manchester City defeated Club Brugge 3-1 in the Champions League. Here are the players who surprised — and the ones who disappointed.

Manchester City face a crunch clash with Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday evening as they look to secure their place in the knockout phase of the competition. Man City's torrid European campaign has left them in a perilous position heading into Matchday 8 and they know victory is needed to qualify for the play-offs and avoid a surprise elimination.

The forward came off the bench and inspired the 2023 winners to a comeback victory which clinched a play-off place

Manchester City and Club Brugge have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of tonight’s pivotal Champions League fixture at the Etihad Stadium. It’s a must-win game for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Manchester City are just about the team for the big occasion but will not be feared by anyone in the play-off after another limp performance

Manchester City were on the brink of a European exit as Club Brugge stunned the Etihad in silence on the stroke of half-time leaving City staring into the abyss

Manchester City beat Club Brugge 3-1 at the Etihad last night to progress to the next round of the UEFA Champions League. As all games are, last night’s match was a tale of two halves for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Manchester City know only a win will do when they host Club Brugge in their final league-phase game. They have not missed out on the Champions League knockout stages since 2012/13.

Savinho 77′)Club Brugge 1 (Onyedika 45′)Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City came from 1-nil down to beat Club Brugge