Man City secures spot in Champions League knockout round, Lille dominates Feyenoord

Manchester City secured their place in the Champions League playoffs with a dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Club Brugge, who initially stunned the home crowd by taking the lead just before halftime. City responded with a goal from Mateo Kovacic and benefited from an own goal by Joel Ordonez, followed by a third goal from Savinho that sealed the match. Other European powerhouses like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint Germain also advanced, while Liverpool and Barcelona had already secured their spots in the round of 16 despite losses or draws in their final matches. Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa, and Lille also progressed with notable victories, including Lille's impressive 6-1 win over Feyenoord. The playoffs will now include high-stakes matchups, with City facing potential giants like Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the next round. The new format of the Champions League has created a competitive landscape, with teams ranked and placed in brackets for the knockout stages.