His side live to fight another day, but Pep Guardiola is in no doubt that whatever Friday's Champions League draw holds for Manchester City, his side will be underdogs. Winning the competition entirely?

Pep Guardiola admits he was left breathing a sigh of relief after Manchester City squeezed into the play-offs for the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester City just about did enough to book themselves a spot in the Champions League playoffs with a 3-1 win against Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium

Pep Guardiola's side come from behind to qualify for Champions League play-off - City survive major scare to keep Champions League hopes alive

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts after his team draw Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League playoff.

Manchester City survived Champions League elimination - but their European hell isn't quite over yet as they face one of two continental superpowers in the play-offs

Manchester City have escaped from the jaws of Champions League elimination after finding themselves behind against Club Brugge on Wednesday evening

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Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa straight through to Champions League last 16; Man City and Celtic face play-off with Pep Guardiola setting up potential return to former club Bayern Munich; play-off

Manchester City beat Club Brugge in a huge Champions League showdown and avoided a shock elimination in the process. Pep Guardiola's side knew only a win would be enough for a place in the playoff round and the Spaniard needed to inspire his players.

The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round