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Despite securing a spot in the knockout phase, City’s performance has raised eyebrows, notably their underwhelming position in the standings after navigating through what was intended to be a more forgiving format. The team's struggles in the group stage—culminating in only 11 points from eight games—raise questions about their readiness to face football giants like Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the upcoming knockout rounds. The conversation around the new format shifts towards its fairness and competitiveness, with City barely scraping through while seemingly underperforming.