Mateo Kovacic praised Manchester City's determination after their 3-1 comeback win over Club Brugge. At half-time, City needed a victory to advance in the UEFA Champions League. Kovacic 's goal sparked the turnaround, with Joel Ordonez's own goal and Savinho's strike sealing the win

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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.

Club Brugge are also fighting for their Champions League future. The Belgian side currently sits 20th in the standings and a point would suffice to secure a spot in the next round

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.

Manchester City squeezed through to the Champions League play-off round with a 3-1 comeback win against Club Brugge.

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

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

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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.

MANCHESTER CITY 3-1 CLUB BRUGGE - OLIVER HOLT AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: We need not have worried. Pep Guardiola need not have worried as they came from behind to win.