On an evening of mayhem across Europe, Man City got the job done and avoided Champions League elimination, beating Club Brugge 3-1 to progress into the knockout phase.
But is the prospect of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the play-off something Pep Guardiola's side will relish?
Elsewhere, with Jhon Duran set to leave for Saudi Arabia and Arsenal interested in Ollie Watkins, could Aston Villa’s front line look a little different in the knockout stages?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's James Horncastle and Phil Hay to reflect on an action-packed final night of the league phase of the revamped Champions League, while Aston Villa correspondent Jacob Tanswell joins to discuss the latest around both Duran and Watkins.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle, Phil Hay and Jacob Tanswell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Is the new Champions League format better? | The Athletic FC Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
