Champions League highlights and round-up: Aston Villa and Lille into round of 16, Man City make knockout phase play-offs
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.
Champions League drama: Manchester City claw back to advance to knockout round playoffs
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.
Champions League knockout play-off draw set for Friday
UEFA Champions League group stage has concluded in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase play-off draw, scheduled for Friday, 31 January, at 12:00 CET, in Nyon, Switzerland.
Manchester City 3–1 Club Brugge: Player Ratings As City Advance to Champions League Knockout Stage
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.
Match facts: Manchester City v Club Brugge (UEFA Champions 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.
Man City rallies to beat Club Brugge and advance in Champions League
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Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs. Club Brugge: Champions League
Manchester City welcome Club Brugge to Etihad Stadium for their biggest game of the season, looking to avoid a catastrophic early exit.
Champions League scores: Who is playing who in knockout stage playoffs as Man City avoid disaster
Manchester City snuck their way into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday, avoiding elimination on a dramatic final day of the competition's first-ever league phase. Pep Guardiola's side entered halftime with a 1-0 deficit to Club Brugge but three goals after halftime ensured they would clinch a spot in the top 24 and participate in the knockout round playoffs with a 3-1 win.
Mateo Kovacic reacts as Man City discover potential Champions League opponents: 'It doesn't matter'
Mateo Kovacic reacts as Man City discover potential Champions League opponents: 'It doesn't matter' - Man City are guaranteed ...
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Priceless Moments of the Week: Morgan Rogers, Savinho and Orkun Kökçü
Morgan Rogers, Savinho and Orkun Kökçü feature in our Mastercard Priceless Moments of the Week for Matchday 8.
UEFA Champions League draw live updates: Will Manchester City face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in knockouts?
The 16 teams finishing from ninth to 24th place find out their opponents for when they kick off the knockout stages ...
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Onyedika Dedicates First Champions League Goal To Mother
Nigeria’s Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika, who scored in Club Brugge’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad ...