Pep Guardiola issues thanks to Jose Mourinho after 97th minute goal sends Man City throughManchester City qualified for the Champions League knockout stages, jumping into the top eight at Real Madrid's expense after they lost at Benfica, who scored deep into stoppage timeView 2 Images Man City secured a top eight finish on the final night of league matchesPep Guardiola promised to thank Jose Mourinho after his old rival helped Manchester City squeeze into the Champions League knockout stages. Chelsea and Tottenham learn Champions League opponents as Man City face VERY tough draw READ MORE :"So when their goalkeeper goes up, we said, 'why you go'? Finishing in the top eight, considering how the Champions League has become, every team is really really tough, so we are really pleased. ‌Mourinho, a two-time winner in this tournament, felt his side were deserving of extending their Champions League campaign. "A fantastic goal, a historic goal, a goal that nearly brought the whole stadium down - and I think it was very deserved for us," he said.

Source: Daily Mirror January 29, 2026 08:07 UTC