The group stage at the UEFA Champions League officially came to a close on Wednesday and the standings are now final. Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal,

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Manchester City snuck their way into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday, avoiding elimination on a dramatic final day of the competition's first-ever league phase. Pep Guardiola's side entered halftime with a 1-0 deficit to Club Brugge but three goals after halftime ensured they would clinch a spot in the top 24 and participate in the knockout round playoffs with a 3-1 win.

The revamped Champions League's new league phase reached a thrilling climax on Wednesday night - and what an evening we had. Manchester City looked like they were heading out of the competition altogether at half-time in their match against Club Brugge.

Manchester City nearly crashed out, but came from behind in the second half, and in the end, all European giants reached the knockout rounds of the Champions League.

With all 36 teams in action on Wednesday and sky-high stakes for some of Europe's leading clubs, the final first round matchday of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season didn't disappoint.

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Manchester City flirted with a disastrous exit from the Champions League before rallying to beat Club Brugge 3-1 in a must-win game.

FC Barcelona star Raphinha said he understood his teammate Lamine Yamal's anger with Hansi Flick during the 2-2 Champions League draw with Atalanta on Wednesday.

After a frantic last round of action Wednesday, the inaugural 36-team league phase in Champions League history is over.