Manchester City Secures Champions League Playoff Spot

Manchester City kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge, securing a spot in the playoff round despite a lackluster first-half performance. Falling behind to a Raphael Onyedika goal, City equalized through Mateo Kovacic before an own goal from Joel Ordonez and a strike from substitute Savinho ensured their progression. City, struggling in the league phase, needed this win to remain in contention, having previously suffered defeats to Sporting Lisbon, Juventus, and Paris St Germain. Pep Guardiola's side displayed resilience, overturning their half-time deficit amid mounting pressure and a tense atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium. Despite the victory, City remains cautious about their prospects, acknowledging the need for improvement as they aim to replicate their 2023 triumph in the competition. Meanwhile, Club Brugge also advanced, providing a silver lining for the Belgian team.