Pep Guardiola kicked out at a drinks cooler in a moment of unbridled relief as Manchester City avoided a stunning early exit from the Champions League on Wednesday. Guardiola could not contain his emotions on a night of high drama at the Etihad Stadium — being shown a yellow card for his over-exuberance on the touchline and switching from ballboy to cheerleader as he lived every moment of a thrilling 3-1 victory

Manchester City danced with danger, but Pep Guardiola's side got the job done in the end and is headed to the Champions League knockouts.

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Manchester City salvaged their European season on Wednesday night, securing the points in their must-win Champions League clash with Club Brugge.Pep Guardiola had gone four consecutive Champions

The UEFA Champions League first round came to a dramatic conclusion on Wednesday night and fans now know which teams will play in the knockout rounds.

Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola spoke to the media following his side's 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. Full Press Conference Courtesy of UEFA.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cast doubt on the team's chances of winning this season's UEFA Champions League. After a nervy encounter against Club Brugge, where City had to come from behind to win 3-1, Guardiola voiced his doubts at the post-match press conference.

Victory over Club Brugge on Wednesday night ensured Manchester City's place in the Champions League play-offs - where Bayern Munich or Real Madrid await

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is not entirely sold on the new Champions League format after his team barely scraped through to the knockout round, but called the experience an "incredible lesson" for his team.

Manchester City avoided Champions League humiliation . Now back to the job of salvaging the Premier League season.Manager Pep Guardiola admitted this week he could not imagine City going on to be crowned champion of Europe for the second time in three years with a playoff against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich awaiting.

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.