Man City and Celtic face blockbuster with Real Madrid or Bayern Munich tie - The eight Champions League play-offs will be revealed with a place in the last-16 in the tournament up for grabs

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

Team news and build up from Champions League decider as John Stones starts - Pep Guardiola’s side know that they must win tonight to stay in the competition

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery shared his thoughts on the competitive match against Celtic the in the Champions League.

While Man City go gung-ho for a crucial three points on Wednesday, they may run into a parked Club Brugge bus, as their 20th-placed visitors will assure themselves of a spot in the playoff round with just a draw at the home of the Premier League champions.

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

Manchester City need a win over Club Brugge to reach the UEFA Champions League playoff round as the Etihad Stadium gets an veritable elimination game to finish the league phase on Wednesday.

Manchester City beat Club Brugge in the Champions League to finally book a play-off spot on the final round of League Phase games.

Pep Guardiola has told John Stones that, unless he “promises” he cannot play, he has to start Manchester City ’s “final” against Club Brugge on Wednesday and spare them from the embarrassment of an early Champions League exit.

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.

What Jhon Duran did inside the tunnel after Aston Villa's win over Celtic in the Champions League was reportedly picked up by TNT Sports. On Wednesday night, Unai Emery's men welcomed Scottish champions Celtic to Villa Park as they looked to secure a place in the top eight of the Champions League.

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.