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Tue, January 28, 2025

Man City face Brugge 'final' in last shot at Champions League salvation


Published on 2025-01-28 03:25:42 - MSN
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  • Manchester City have reached do-or-die territory in the Champions League earlier than expected ahead of what Pep Guardiola has described as a "final" against Club Brugge on Wednesday. City have disproved the suggestion a new format to Europe's top club competition would remove any jeopardy for the top clubs as Guardiola stares down the barrel of failing to make the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in his career.

The article discusses Manchester City's upcoming match against Club Brugge in the final of the Champions League, which represents their last chance to win the prestigious European trophy this season. Manchester City, under the management of Pep Guardiola, has been dominant in domestic competitions but has yet to secure the Champions League title. The match against Brugge, a team that has exceeded expectations by reaching the final, is seen as a critical opportunity for City to finally claim the trophy that has eluded them. The article highlights the pressure on Guardiola and his team, the tactical preparations, and the historical context of City's previous near-misses in the competition. It also touches on Brugge's Cinderella story, their underdog status, and how they plan to approach the game against one of Europe's footballing giants.

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