The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table, and we will get Manchester City against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the playoffs.

Pep Guardiola could finally breathe a sigh of relief after Manchester City secured 3-1 victory over Club Brugge. The match saw City initially struggle, with Raphael Onyedika’s opening goal momentarily stunning the Etihad.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts after his team draw Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League playoff.