Manchester City will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the knockout stage play-offs of the UEFA Champions League.
Pep Guardiola’s side finished 22nd in the league phase after defeating Club Brugge 3-1 at The Etihad Stadium, ensuring survival in the competition but not guaranteeing a spot in the round of 16.
Embed from Getty ImagesInstead, they face the daunting prospect of record-European champions Real Madrid or Guardiola’s former club Bayern Munich in the new play-off stage of the competition, with the two continental juggernauts having finished 11th and 12th respectively.
The knockout stage play-off draw will take place on January 31st at 11:00 GMT, with the first leg of the tie to be played on either February 11th or 12th.