Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola nearly had a perfect Saturday between Champions League playoff legs, but the adverb is a big one.

Manchester City moved into the top four as they cruised to a 4-0 win over Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea’s defeat to Brighton on Friday night opened the door for City or Newcastle to move into the Champions League places and Pep Guardiola’s side burst through it in emphatic fashion.

Erling Haaland was substituted in the 88th minute of Manchester City's 4-0 win over Newcastle United after an injury scare

Jude Bellingham is again the hero for Real Madrid with a goal in the 93rd minute of play to secure a 3-2 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League knockout stage. A spot in the last 16 is on the line and it looked like City were heading into the second leg with a victory following Erling Haaland's brace,

The Brazilian winger was taunted by Manchester City fans before the game, but put in a man of the match performance to give his side the advantage.