Manchester City staged a second-half comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge yesterday, booking their place in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs. Needing a win to stay in the competition, City faced a setback just before halftime when Raphael Onyedika fired Brugge ahead with a powerful strike.
Pep Guardiola made a crucial attacking change at halftime, bringing on Savinho for Ilkay Gündogan, which turned the game around. The Brazilian injected energy into City’s attack, and Mateo Kovačić equalized eight minutes into the second half with a brilliant solo effort. Nine minutes later, Josko Gvardiol’s run forced an own goal from Joel Ordóñez, putting City ahead.
Savinho sealed the win in the 77th minute, finishing a sublime pass from John Stones to make it 3-1. The victory ensures City’s progression to the play-offs, where they will face either Bayern Munich or holders Real Madrid. The result highlighted City’s resilience and attacking depth, keeping their European campaign alive.
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