Manchester City secures Champions League playoff spot despite vulnerabilities

Manchester City narrowly secured their place in the Champions League playoffs with a 3-1 comeback victory over Club Brugge, despite struggling throughout the league stage. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, Pep Guardiola made a pivotal change by introducing Savinho, who helped energize the team and contributed to the victory. Mateo Kovacic equalized early in the second half, followed by an own goal from Joel Ordonez and a clinching goal from Savinho. The win averted potential humiliation for City, who now face a challenging playoff against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. Analysts highlight that while City managed to progress, their vulnerabilities were exposed, raising concerns about their consistency and defensive weaknesses. Guardiola acknowledged the team's learning experience, emphasizing the need to improve moving forward.