Round of 16 hopes can be boosted in the remaining first legs of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs.

When the Champions League took its new form at the beginning of the season, Manchester City ... the knockout phase altogether. The Cityzens are perched in 25th place heading into Matchday 8 ...

Currently on the outside looking in for qualification to the next round, City must defeat Club Brugge to advance. City's struggles this season have ... portion of the knockout stage.