UEFA Champions League League Stage - 2
Atalanta 2 - 1 FT Club Brugge KV
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
C. Tzolis (N. Tresoldi) 38'
HT
46' ↓ R. Bellanova ↑D. Zappacosta
53' ↓ O. Kossounou ↑Y. Musah
58' Yunus Musah
61' ↓ A. Lookman ↑K. Sulemana
61' ↓ Ederson ↑L. Samardzic
↓ N. Tresoldi ↑R. Vermant 63'
74' L. Samardzic
↓ C. Forbs ↑H. Vetlesen 75'
81' Marten de Roon
87' M. Pasalic (Y. Musah)
88' ↓ N. Krstovic ↑M. Brescianini
↓ J. Ordonez ↑Z. Romero 89'
↓ K. Sabbe ↑B. Meijer 89'
↓ C. Sandra ↑S. Campbell 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
M. Carnesecchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
B. Djimsiti 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
H. Ahanor 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
R. Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ederson 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. De Roon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
M. Pasalic 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
N. Krstovic 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
A. Lookman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
F. Rossi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Sportiello
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Obric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Musah 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
37
Minutes
6.2
Rating
L. Samardzic
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
29
Minutes
7.7
Rating
M. Brescianini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Zappacosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Maldini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Brugge KV
Goalkeepers
N. Jackers 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Defenders
K. Sabbe 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
J. Ordonez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
B. Mechele 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
J. Seys
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
A. Stankovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Sandra
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
37%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
C. Forbs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
H. Vanaken 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
63
Passes
8
Duels
C. Tzolis 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Forwards
N. Tresoldi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
BENCH
D. van den Heuvel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Z. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Meijer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Osuji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Siquet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Reis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Vetlesen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Vermant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Nilsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Diakhon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Audoor
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/02/2025 | Atalanta | 1 - 3 | Club Brugge KV | UEFA Champions League | Gewiss Stadium |
| 12/02/2025 | Club Brugge KV | 2 - 1 | Atalanta | UEFA Champions League | Jan Breydelstadion |
18/02/2025
12/02/2025
Atalanta Win
Club Brugge KV Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atalanta Stages Dramatic Comeback to Topple Brugge at Gewiss
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 68/100. Atalanta's relentless second-half assault turned a half-time deficit into a statement victory, proving their intensity can overcome even the competition's most clinical visitors.
Brugge's Early Prowess Crumbles Under Pressure
Christos Tzolis gave Club Brugge a deserved first-half advantage in the 38th minute, capitalizing on a well-worked move to silence the Gewiss Stadium crowd. The Belgian side, sitting second in the group with a formidable 5-1 record, looked assured—possession favoured them 52-48, and their passing accuracy (87%) suggested control. Yet control proved illusory. Atalanta's 20 shots to Brugge's seven told the story of a team suffocating their opponent with relentless pressure.
Samardzic's Penalty Ignites the Comeback
The turning point arrived in the 74th minute when Lovro Samardzic converted from the penalty spot, levelling the stakes and shifting momentum entirely. Atalanta's expected goals (2.96) dwarfed Brugge's (0.86)—a damning indictment of the visitors' wastefulness. Berat Djimsiti anchored the defence with an outstanding performance, his two key passes orchestrating the hosts' buildup play whilst maintaining the balance needed to repel Brugge's sporadic attacks.
Pasalic Seals It Late
With the match hanging in the balance, Mario Pašalić delivered the knockout blow in the 87th minute, finishing a move crafted by Yunus Musah's precise pass. The goal capped Atalanta's dominant display—88% pass accuracy, seven corners, and an unrelenting bombardment that broke Brugge's resolve. For all their poise and early threat, the visitors were outgunned in every metric that mattered: intensity, aggression, and clinical finishing. Atalanta's comeback from a goal down proved they belong among Europe's elite, whilst Brugge's defeat exposed the fragility of their group-stage credentials.
Key Questions
What changed after half-time?
Atalanta abandoned caution, flooding midfield and creating 14 shots in the second half alone. Brugge's defence crumbled under sustained pressure.
How did Atalanta's shot count dominate?
Atalanta fired 20 shots to Brugge's seven, with 14 from inside the box. Superior intensity and positioning created constant scoring opportunities.
Was the penalty decision controversial?
The context doesn't detail the infraction, but Samardzic's conversion proved the pivotal moment, shifting momentum decisively toward Atalanta.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Tactical Supremacy Meets European Survival
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Atalanta’s relentless search for a direct top-8 qualification spot collides with a Club Brugge side fighting to keep their knockout dreams alive from the bottom of the table.
The Setup
As the Champions League league stage intensifies on September 30, 2025, the gap between the elite and the chasing pack is widening. Atalanta enters this match at the Gewiss Stadium in exceptional Form, having won four of their last five outings. Currently sitting in 5th place, the Italian side has found a perfect Balance between defensive solidity and their trademark attacking flair. In contrast, Club Brugge KV arrives in 31st position, reeling from four losses in their last six matches. For the Belgian champions, the Stakes couldn't be higher; they are currently seven spots below the top-24 playoff line, making every point a necessity for survival in this competition.
Key Battle
The defining conflict will occur between Atalanta’s high-intensity midfield engine and Club Brugge’s vulnerable back line. The home side excels at suffocating opponents in their own half, forcing turnovers that lead to rapid transitions. Club Brugge, who have conceded 16 goals in just six matches, must find a way to navigate this pressure without crumbling. If the visitors cannot establish a rhythm under duress, their European campaign risks a premature end before the winter break.
Our Prediction
Expect Atalanta to assert dominance from the opening whistle. Their superior technical Stars and tactical cohesion should overwhelm a Brugge side that has struggled for confidence on the road. We predict a 3-0 victory for the hosts, as they exploit defensive lapses to secure three points that push them closer to guaranteed qualification.