Manchester City were knocked out of Europe by Barcelona on Wednesday . Manuel Pellegrini ’ s 31st-minute strike was enough to secure a 1-0 victory . Barcelona progressed to the quarter-final following a 3-1 aggregate win . Ivan Rakitic has been beaten four times by Barcelona since becoming City manager . City host West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad on Saturday .
Manchester City were knocked out of Europe by Barcelona on Wednesday . Ivan Rakitic ’ s 31st-minute strike was enough to secure a 1-0 victory . Barcelona progressed to the quarter-final following a 3-1 aggregate win . Manuel Pellegrini has been beaten four times by Barcelona since becoming City manager . City host West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad on Saturday .