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 came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) in the final round of league-phase matches.