Man City Stay Alive Crush Brugge 3-1 In Nervy Champions League Clash

Manchester City just managed to survive and conquer Club Brugge with 3-1 not long after halftime at the Etihad to book their place in the knockout stage. The visitors stunned the crowd just before the halftime break when Raphael Onyedika scored from Ferran Jutgla's cross, but City woke up right after halftime. Mateo Kovacic wove through the Brugge defense before scoring their equalizer on the 53rd minute, while Josko Gvardiol was credited with an own goal after Joel Ordonez turned in his path. Savinho secured the win at the 77th minute, chesting down a brilliant John Stones pass before slotting the ball past Simon Mignolet.

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Updated on: 30 January 2025 3:08 pm

UEFA Champions League soccer Manchester City Vs Club Brugge match photo: Mateo Kovacic

Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic celebrates after the match | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic celebrates after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Manchester City Vs Club Brugge match photo: Pep Guardiola

Champions League 2024-25: Pep Guardiola celebrates with Bernardo Silva | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola celebrates with Bernardo Silva afte the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Manchester City Vs Club Brugge match photo: Savinho

Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City's Savinho celebrates after scoring his side's third goal | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Savinho celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Manchester City Vs Club Brugge match photo: Josko Gvardiol

Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol celebrates after his cross led to an own goal | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol, left, celebrates after his cross led to an own goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Manchester City Vs Club Brugge match photo: Phil Foden

Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City's Phil Foden challenges Brugge's Brandon Mechele | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Phil Foden, left, challenges Brugge's Brandon Mechele during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Manchester City Vs Club Brugge match photo: Erling Haaland

Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City's Erling Haaland runs with the ball | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, center, runs with the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic scores his side's first goal | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic, center, scores his side's first goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic scores his side's first goal | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic, centre, scores his side's first goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Manchester City Vs Club Brugge match photo: Raphael Onyedika

Champions League 2024-25: Brugge's Raphael Onyedika celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Brugge's Raphael Onyedika, bottom, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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Champions League 2024-25: Brugge's Raphael Onyedika celebrates after scoring the opening goal | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Brugge's Raphael Onyedika celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.