Whereas the new-look format was broadly criticised in some quarters, there are some main groups in jeopardy heading into the penultimate spherical of first-stage fixtures. Man Metropolis are a type of, having endured a troublesome marketing campaign up to now.
Pep Guardiola’s facet would have been among the many favourites to win the competitors outright earlier than a ball was kicked this season however are sat twenty fourth within the Champions League desk heading into tonight’s enormous conflict at Paris Saint-Germain.
The highest eight, in fact, will qualify for the spherical of 16 mechanically and groups positioned ninth to twenty fourth should undergo an additional two-legged knockout stage subsequent month.
It’s a enormous fixture with a lot on the road, so right here’s a have a look at the Champions League permutations for Man Metropolis…
What do Man Metropolis must qualify for knockout phases?
Ending within the prime eight appears nearly inconceivable for Metropolis, they have to merely beat PSG after which Membership Brugge to face any probability of avoiding a play-off spot.
If Man Metropolis beat PSG: A play-off spot must be nearly assured, whereas slim hopes of a top-eight end will stay alive.
If Man Metropolis draw with PSG: Kiss goodbye to an computerized play-off spot and stress mounts on beating Brugge to verify a play-off place.
If Man Metropolis lose to PSG: There can be a really actual menace of dropping out of Europe altogether, with no security web of the Europa League, with victory over Brugge a non-negotiable.
