Pep Guardiola said he is convinced Manchester City will beat Club Brugge and book their place in the Champions League knock-out rounds.

Prior to his sides must win game against Club Brugge, Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola was full of praise for the defending Belgian champions. One player in particular was singled out for

Manchester City have qualified for the Champions League play-off round after coming from behind to beat Club Brugge. Facing elimination from European competition altogether, City knew nothing less than victory would be enough and for 52 minutes they were on the brink before Pep Guardiola intervened with a half-time substitution.

Second-half goals from Mateo Kovacic and Savinho helped Manchester City to second-half comeback over Club Brugge that saves their Champions League campaign...for now.

Manchester City know only a win will do when they host Club Brugge in their final league-phase game. They have not missed out on the Champions League knockout stages since 2012/13.

As Manchester City seek to get back to their best we can see a conflict between what Pep Guardiola wants his side to be and what they are.

The forward came off the bench and inspired the 2023 winners to a comeback victory which clinched a play-off place

At halftime of last night’s 3-1 win over Club Brugge, Manchester City were on the precipice of embarrassment. They went into the interval 1-nil down and their 24/25 Champions League campaign was in serious danger of ending at the first hurdle.

Manchester City and Club Brugge have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of tonight’s pivotal Champions League fixture at the Etihad Stadium. It’s a must-win game for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaks ahead of his side's Champions League match against Club Brugge.

Injuries have robbed Pep Guardiola of his longest-serving and dependable Manchester City players. A change of fortune is required against Club Brugge on Wednesday.