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The victory in their league-phase finale secured Pep Guardiola's men a spot in the two-legged play-off knockout round

Manchester City have qualified for the Champions League play-off round after coming from behind to beat Club Brugge. Facing elimination from European competition altogether, City knew nothing less than victory would be enough and for 52 minutes they were on the brink before Pep Guardiola intervened with a half-time substitution.

Second-half goals from Mateo Kovacic and Savinho helped Manchester City to second-half comeback over Club Brugge that saves their Champions League campaign...for now.

As Manchester City seek to get back to their best we can see a conflict between what Pep Guardiola wants his side to be and what they are.

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.

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

At halftime of last night’s 3-1 win over Club Brugge, Manchester City were on the precipice of embarrassment. They went into the interval 1-nil down and their 24/25 Champions League campaign was in serious danger of ending at the first hurdle.

PEP GUARDIOLA has been spotted nursing more injuries to his forehead after a disastrous half from his Manchester City stars. The Spaniard watched on in horror as his side went behind against Club

Crisis averted then for Manchester City. Or perhaps that should read crisis postponed? The champions of England escaped the league phase and through a certain prism, there is a case to be made that Pep Guardiola's side are well into the post-nadir period of their season.