Manchester City snuck their way into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday, avoiding elimination on a dramatic final day of the competition's first-ever league phase. Pep Guardiola's side entered halftime with a 1-0 deficit to Club Brugge but three goals after halftime ensured they would clinch a spot in the top 24 and participate in the knockout round playoffs with a 3-1 win.

Paris Saint-Germain showed that there is life in their UEFA Champions League campaign still with an incredible fightback from 2-0 down to win 4-2 against Manchester City at a rainy Parc des Princes on Wednesday.

After conceding two goals to start the second half, PSG have cut the deficit to 2-1 following a goal from Ousmane Dembélé. Bradley Barcola sprinted with the ball into the box and, found his French compatriot into the box and beat Ederson for the goal.

Gianluigi Donnarumma saved from Kevin De Bruyne at the other end but it was a rare foray forward for City, who were largely playing on the back foot and they were indebted to defender Josko Gvardiol for keeping the scores level after 26 minutes.

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Currently 25th and one place below the qualification places for the play-off phase, PSG are desperately in need of a result when they host Manchester City at

Manchester City flirted with a disastrous exit from the Champions League before rallying to beat Club Brugge 3-1 in a must-win game.

Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16.

City finished 22nd but relief turns to the realisation that its playoff round opponent will be either Madrid or Bayern, which slotted into the bracket possibilities in, respectively, 11th and 12th pla

Paris St Germain qualified as one of the eight seeded teams for Friday’s draw after finishing 15th in the 36-team league.

Manchester City came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and secure their place in the Champions League playoffs.