Manchester City stayed in the Champions League, barely. Paris Saint-Germain saved its elite status in style. Both had risked embarrassing exits before winning on Wednesday, grateful to be among the 24 teams in the knockout stage.

A fire broke out in a merchandise stall outside the Etihad shortly before kick-off in tonight’s crucial Champions League fixture between Manchester City and Club Brugge.

Celtic have been drawn to face Bayern Munich in the play-off round of the Champions League. The Scottish champions were guaranteed big-name opposition after finishing 21st in the League Phase table, and their fate was confirmed at UEFA’s draw on Friday.

THEY were putting out fires inside and outside the Etihad last night.  First, a merchandise stall on the stadium’s perimeter burst into flames.  Then, Pep Guardiola’s men appeared to be

Pep Guardiola’s men came into the match sitting 25th in the league and knew that only victory would be enough to send them into the knockout rounds. Club Brugge, fighting for a place in the next stage themselves, set up with a low block and frustrated City from the start.

Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the play-offs for the knock-out phase of the Champions League, with Celtic taking on Bayern Munich.

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.