Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika scored his first Champions league goal but Manchester City staged a remarkable comeback to qualify for the Champions League playoffs in a 3-1 win over Club Brugge on Wednesday.
Manchester City faced immense pressure heading into the match, knowing that nothing less than a win would suffice to avoid an embarrassing exit from the competition. Similarly, Club Brugge were relying on favorable results to advance to the next stage.
The first half was largely dominated by Manchester City, but against the run of play, Club Brugge struck first through Onyedika’s clinical finish on the stroke of half time after a direct counterattack.
The second half saw a rejuvenated Manchester City side take to the field, determined to turn the game around. Their efforts paid off in the 53rd minute when Kovacic scored the equalizing goal.
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City’s momentum continued to build, and they took the lead just 10 minutes later courtesy of an own goal from Joel Ordonez. The win was sealed in the 77th minute when Savinho scored City’s third goal, ensuring their qualification for the playoffs.
The victory marked a thrilling conclusion to Manchester City’s league phase campaign, with the Premier League champions finishing 22nd in the table. Meanwhile, despite suffering a defeat, Club Brugge also advanced to the next stage, edging out Dinamo Zagreb on goal difference.
Onyedika’s goal caps off an impressive run of form for the Nigerian midfielder, who has been instrumental in Club Brugge’s remarkable performance this season.
His displays have inevitably attracted interest from top European clubs, with several teams reportedly monitoring his situation. However, Club Brugge will be eager to retain Onyedika’s services for as long as possible, recognizing the significant impact he has had on the team’s fortunes.
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