The first-ever league phase in the UEFA Champions League will come to a dramatic end on Wednesday, when there's much at stake for Europe's top clubs across 18 games that will kick off at the exact same time.

The UEFA Champions League is back this Wednesday with Matchday 8, the finale of the inaugural league phase. It could very well be the most hectic, chaotic day in terms of results that the sport has ever seen.

With both Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake still sidelined with injury, and John Stones lacking in the necessary match fitness to last 90 minutes of football at present, the decision was taken to entrust Khusanov with a high-profile clash against Enzo Maresca’s side.

Manchester City need a win over Club Brugge to reach the UEFA Champions League playoff round as the Etihad Stadium gets an veritable elimination game to finish the league phase on Wednesday.

Matheus Nunes has settled into the Manchester City starting lineup at right back and is giving Pep Guardiola something to think about.

The loss would leave just the Premier League and FA Cup up for grabs, but the former looks extremely unlikely. Manchester City have been in the last two FA Cup finals, but elimination from the English domestic competition could result in Guardiola's first trophy-less season since his arrival.

In a way, it's a damning indictment of City's form that a converted centre-back often offers their biggest goal threat… but he is

The UEFA Champions League returns on Wednesday with Matchday 8, which could very well be the most hectic, chaotic day in terms of results that the sport has ever seen. All 36 teams will be in action as 18 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

To avert disaster and keep their season from sinking beneath the waves, Manchester City must win as they host Belgian side Club Brugge in their final league phase match in the Champions League.

Although Oscar Bobb is fit to play some part against Club Brugge in Manchester City's must-win Champions League group game, with the likes of Nathan Ake, Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku injured, plus new signings unable to play, does Pep Guardiola have enough depth to change the game if the result is not going their way?

There are strong reasons why the deals look tempting on paper, with both players potentially better tactical fits under the other coach