Is the new Champions League format better?

On an evening of mayhem across Europe, Man City got the job done and avoided Champions League elimination, beating Club Brugge 3-1 to progress into the knockout phase.

But is the prospect of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the play-off something Pep Guardiola's side will relish?

Elsewhere, with Jhon Duran set to leave for Saudi Arabia and Arsenal interested in Ollie Watkins, could Aston Villa’s front line look a little different in the knockout stages?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's James Horncastle and Phil Hay to reflect on an action-packed final night of the league phase of the revamped Champions League, while Aston Villa correspondent Jacob Tanswell joins to discuss the latest around both Duran and Watkins.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: James Horncastle, Phil Hay and Jacob Tanswell

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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