Manchester City kept their UEFA Champions League hopes alive with a crucial 3-1 comeback victory over Club Brugge on the final day of the league phase.
City, last season’s UCL winners, found themselves in an unfamiliar must-win situation but suffered an early scare when Christos Tzolis nearly punished a defensive lapse.
Their frustration deepened when İlkay Gündogan’s first-half goal was ruled out for offside.
Brugge stunned the hosts just before halftime as Raphael Onyedika struck at the back post, leaving City with a tough task in the second half.
However, Mateo Kovacic sparked the comeback with a brilliant solo effort, before Josko Gvardiol’s cross forced an own goal from Joel Ordonez.
Despite missed chances from Erling Haaland and Savinho, the Brazilian sealed the win with a late strike past Simon Mignolet.
With both teams ultimately securing progression, the final minutes saw a calm finish to a high-stakes encounter.
