Manchester City will do battle with Real Madrid in the new UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoffs. Following disappointing league phase campaigns, the current holders and the 2023 champions will battle for the fourth successive season,

Manchester City scored three second half goals to come back from the brink of elimination and advance to the UEFA Champions League’s inaugural knockout round playoffs following a thrilling 3-1 victory over Club Brugge on Wednesday night.

Despite their longstanding dominance, both teams have had their struggles in the competition's new format, which expanded to 36 teams this season.

Manchester City secured their place in the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off with their 3-1 win over Club Brugge. Following that win Pep Guardiola’s side could have been drawn against

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw made Friday for the knockout playoffs round in the UEFA Champions League: Atalanta (Italy) vs. Club Brugge (Belgium) – winner will play Lille or Aston Villa

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola faces a selection headache as he will need to omit one of the club's January signing from the Champions League knockout stages ahead of Thursday's deadline.

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