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.

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 boss Pep Guardiola is not entirely sold on the new Champions League format after his team barely scraped through to the knockout round, but called the experience an "incredible lesson" for his team.

MANCHESTER CITY 3-1 CLUB BRUGES - OLIVER HOLT AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: We need not have worried. Pep Guardiola need not have worried as they came from behind to win.

It is a source of some bewilderment that Guardiola, of all coaches, should have allowed such a key part of his team to fall into decline

Manchester City avoided Champions League humiliation. Now back to the job of salvaging the Premier League season.

Manchester City are seeking midfield reinforcements, so could they swoop to sign one of the Premier League's best to be Rodri's perfect partner?

Manchester City completed a dramatic turnaround victory with three second-half goals to beat Club Brugge 3-1, securing their progression into the Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday night.

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.

Manchester City are seeking midfield reinforcements, so could they sign a number six many believe to be better than Arsenal's Declan Rice.

Manchester City welcome Club Brugge to Etihad Stadium for their biggest game of the season, looking to avoid a catastrophic early exit.