Mateo Kovacic praised Manchester City's determination after their 3-1 comeback win over Club Brugge. At half-time, City needed a victory to advance in the UEFA Champions League. Kovacic 's goal sparked the turnaround, with Joel Ordonez's own goal and Savinho's strike sealing the win

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 are through to the Champions League knockout phase play-offs after a 3-1 comeback victory against visiting Club Brugge on the final

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.

Club Brugge are also fighting for their Champions League future. The Belgian side currently sits 20th in the standings and a point would suffice to secure a spot in the next round

There were storylines across all 18 simultaneous kick-offs – not to mention 64 goals in total – but Aston Villa and Lille securing automatic qualification for the round of 16, as well as Manchester City coming from the elimination zone to reach the knockout phase play-offs, were among the headlines. UEFA.com rounds up all the action.

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The relentless assault continued, and in the 77th minute, Savinho sealed Brugge’s fate. Connecting with a precise cross from John Stones, the Brazilian’s first touch was immaculate, and his lethal finish into the bottom left corner crushed any hopes of a Brugge resurgence.

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Manchester City have the tough task of following a Champions League collapse with a match against Chelsea. Guardiola is still unable to call on Nathan Aké, Jérémy Doku, Oscar Bobb and Rodri. Rúben Dias also remains a doubt after asking to come off at halftime against PSG.

Ahram Online provided a live score coverage for Saturday’s match between Manchester City and Chelsea in the 23rd matchday of the English Premier League

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.