If there is one thing no one saw coming in the new-look UEFA Champions League, it was Manchester City finishing towards the bottom of the play-off places.
So far the 2024/25 campaign has been a disastrous one for Pep Guardiola's side and the team went into the final round of games in the Champions League league phase needing a win over Club Brugge to stay in the competition.
Despite going 1-0 down at the end of the first half, goals from Mateo Kovacic and Savinho along with an own goal from Brugge's Raphael Onyedika secured the 3-1 win for City.
While it was a positive for City to advance to the next stage of European club football's biggest tournament, what lies ahead is a huge test in the play-off round is a huge test.
Who could Manchester City play in Champions League play-off round?
Manchester City finished 22nd in the Champions League table meaning that they will face a seeded team.
This will be either German giants Bayern Munich or the defending champions Real Madrid.
City's record against both teams can be found below.
Man City vs Bayern Munich head-to-head record
- Man City wins: 4
- Draws: 1
- Bayern Munich wins: 3
Man City vs Real Madrid head-to-head record
- Man City wins: 4
- Draws: 5
- Real Madrid wins: 3
When will Manchester City play in the Champions League play-off round?
The draw, which takes place on Friday, will confirm the opponent Manchester City will be facing in the play-off round.
The fixtures will be contested over two legs, and the prospective dates can be found below.
- First leg: 11/12 February
- Second leg: 18/19 February
Champions League League play-off round: TV channel, live stream
For broadcast details in your country, consult UEFA.com.
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