Champions League results: Man City survives, set for knockout-round clash with fellow European giant

The Portuguese side equalizes against Bologna, which pushes them ahead of Dinamo Zagreb — who, despite beating AC Milan, would now be out.
Savinho scores
That’s probably game, set and match.
After a mostly shambolic league phase, Man City will finish in the top 24… and still have every chance to win the competition.
With Villa leading, and Atalanta equalizing at Barcelona, here’s the shape of the top-eight race with 20 minutes to go:
After City’s goal, and Christian Pulisic’s equalizer for AC Milan in Croatia, here’s how things stand on the bubble:
It’s 2-1 to City!
Savinho plays Josko Gvardiol into the box. His cross is turned into the net by a Brugge defender.
And just like that, City are up into the top 24!
Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic scores their side’s first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League, league stage match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday January 29, 2025. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)
Mateo Kovacic slices through the Brugge midfield, slides a clever finish into the bottom corner, and it’s 1-1 at the Etihad.
City now has 40 minutes to find a second goal.

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