Manchester City
29 Jan, 2025
21:00
Club Brugge
Manchester City's fate in advancing to the top 24 teams and the next elimination phase rests entirely in their hands.
The two teams come into this match in contrasting Champions League form. Surprisingly, Manchester City is winless in their last four games, while Club Brugge remains unbeaten in their last four matches. Adding to their momentum, Club Brugge is on a remarkable 20-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, including the Belgian Jupiler League.
That streak is expected to end against a motivated Manchester City side, buoyed by a strong Premier League performance in their 3-1 win over Chelsea. With their experience and ability to handle high-pressure situations, City knows what it takes to deliver in this decisive eighth Champions League match.
Club Brugge has shown defensive discipline, conceding only eight goals in seven matches this campaign. Yet, their past encounters with Manchester City in 2021 highlight their struggles, losing 5-1 at home and 4-1 away. This history, combined with City's quality, suggests a challenging night for Brugge.
What we say
Manchester City to Win
We expect Guardiola's side to approach this match as if it were a final, knowing that anything short of a win will result in elimination.
Club Brugge is likely to adopt a defensive strategy, looking to capitalize on any mistakes Manchester City might make during their build-up play. However, the game will largely be in City's hands. We anticipate them dominating possession and eventually breaking through Club Brugge's resilient defense to accomplish their immediate goal of advancing to the next stage of the Champions League.
Home team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Ederson | GK |
| Nunes | RB |
| Stones | CB |
| Akanji | CB |
| Gvardiol | LB |
| Silva | DM |
| Kovacic | DM |
| Foden | RM |
| De Bruyne | AM |
| Grealish | LM |
| Haaland | CF |
Away team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Mignolet | RB |
| Sabbe | RB |
| Ordonez | CB |
| Mechele | CB |
| De Cuyper | LB |
| Jashari | DM |
| Onyedika | DM |
| Talbi | RM |
| Vanaken | AM |
| Tzolis | LM |
| Jutgla | CF |
Head to head
| Wed 01, 2025 | Manchester City | Club Brugge KV | 3 - 1 |
| Wed 11, 2021 | Manchester City | Club Brugge KV | 4 - 1 |
| Tue 10, 2021 | Club Brugge KV | Manchester City | 1 - 5 |