Manchester City stayed in the Champions League, barely. Paris Saint-Germain saved its elite status in style. Both avoided embarrassing exits with crucial wins Wednesday, grateful to be among the 24 teams in the knockout stage.

Manchester City clawed their way into the UEFA Champions League play-offs for a place in the last-16 with a 3-1 win over Club Brugge in the final fixture of the competition’s league phase. A

Manchester City snuck through to the play-off phase of the Champions League after coming from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and finish 22nd of the 24 qualified teams to secure progress.