Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 4-1 victory over Club Brugge, putting them on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. However, the match was not without its challenges for Pep Guardiola's side on Wednesday. Ultimately, goals from Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling, and Gabriel Jesus secured a comfortable win, leaving City in second place in Group A with nine points from four matches.
At times, City appeared uncomfortable after an own goal from John Stones allowed the Belgian team to equalize. Brugge had several good chances before Mahrez restored Guardiola's team’s lead in the 54th minute. Sterling provided breathing space by scoring the third goal in the 72nd minute, allowing the home side to reach safety. Substitute Jesus capped off the final score with a fourth goal in the last play of the match. City, who suffered a surprising league defeat against Crystal Palace earlier in the week, needs just one point from their remaining two matches to secure a spot in the Round of 16. Brugge sits in third place with four points.
