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.

There were storylines across all 18 simultaneous kick-offs – not to mention 64 goals in total – but Aston Villa and Lille securing automatic qualification for the round of 16, as well as Manchester City coming from the elimination zone to reach the knockout phase play-offs, were among the headlines. UEFA.com rounds up all the action.

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.

The Tractor Boys had actually won their previous four home league encounters against City since the two teams' last Premier League match at Portman Road in May 2001. JOIN SI SOCCER'S MANCHESTER CITY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY - GET ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND ANALYSIS STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE

Manchester City have the tough task of following a Champions League collapse with a match against Chelsea. Guardiola is still unable to call on Nathan Aké, Jérémy Doku, Oscar Bobb and Rodri. Rúben Dias also remains a doubt after asking to come off at halftime against PSG.

Ahram Online provided a live score coverage for Saturday’s match between Manchester City and Chelsea in the 23rd matchday of the English Premier League

Ahram Online provided live score coverage for today’s UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Club Brugge in the 8th and final matchday of the League Stage.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika, who scored in Club Brugge’s 3-1 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, has

UEFA Champions League group stage has concluded in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase play-off draw, scheduled for Friday, 31 January, at 12:00 CET, in Nyon, Switzerland.

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?

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