Manchester City secured their place in the UEFA Champions League playoffs after a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory over Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s side needed a win to guarantee progression, but they faced a scare when Brugge struck first just before halftime.
The Belgian visitors stunned the home crowd in the 45th minute when Raphael Onyedika capitalized on a defensive lapse to fire Brugge into the lead.
The goal left City with everything to do in the second half, but the Premier League champions responded in style.
Midfielder Mateo Kovačić sparked the comeback in the 54th minute, slotting home a well-placed effort to bring City level. The Cityzens went ahead in the 62nd minute when Brugge’s Jorne Ordonez inadvertently turned the ball into his own net
Brazilian youngster Savinho then made his mark, finding the back of the net with a clinical finish ending any hopes of a late equalizer for the visitors.
The win ensures City’s passage to the playoffs stage where they could face teams like Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Bayern Munich.
Source: TheDotNews