UEFA Champions League Round of 32
Atletico Madrid 4 - 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
23' A. Sorloth (J. Oblak)
J. Ordonez (B. Mechele) 36'
J. Ordonez 40'
HT
48' J. Cardoso
58' ↓ J. Alvarez ↑A. Griezmann
↓ N. Tresoldi ↑R. Vermant 65'
↓ H. Vetlesen ↑M. Diakhon 65'
70' ↓ Koke ↑N. Molina
70' ↓ A. Baena ↑A. Lookman
76' A. Sorloth (A. Lookman)
↓ C. Tzolis ↑G. Nilsson 82'
↓ J. Seys ↑F. Lemarechal 82'
83' ↓ G. Simeone ↑J. M. Gimenez
83' ↓ J. Cardoso ↑R. Mendoza
85' M. Llorente
R. Vermant 85'
87' A. Sorloth (M. Ruggeri)
↓ B. Mechele ↑B. Meijer 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
Jan Oblak 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Marcos Llorente 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marc Pubill 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dávid Hancko 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Matteo Ruggeri
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Giuliano Simeone
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Koke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Johnny Cardoso 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Alejandro Baena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Alexander Sørloth 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.3
Rating
Julián Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Juan Musso 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Salvi Esquivel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nahuel Molina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José María Giménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clément Lenglet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Obed Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Griezmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ademola Lookman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Brugge KV
Goalkeepers
Simon Mignolet 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Kyriani Sabbe
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Joel Ordóñez
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Brandon Mechele 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
53%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Joaquin Seys 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Aleksandar Stanković 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
69
Passes
6
Duels
Carlos Forbs 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
7
Attempts
71%
Success %
Hugo Vetlesen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
65
Entry
Hans Vanaken
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
74
Passes
4
Duels
Christos Tzolis
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
Nicolò Tresoldi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Nordin Jackers
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Axl De Corte
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bjorn Meijer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Siquet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorne Spileers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vince Osuji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Félix Lemaréchal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cisse Sandra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romeo Vermant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Diakhon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustaf Nilsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shandre Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/02/2026 | Club Brugge KV | 3 - 3 | Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Jan Breydel Stadion |
| 12/10/2022 | Atletico Madrid | 0 - 0 | Club Brugge KV | UEFA Champions League | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 04/10/2022 | Club Brugge KV | 2 - 0 | Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Jan Breydelstadion |
| 11/12/2018 | Club Brugge KV | 0 - 0 | Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Jan Breydel Stadium |
| 03/10/2018 | Atletico Madrid | 3 - 1 | Club Brugge KV | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Wanda Metropolitano |
18/02/2026
12/10/2022
04/10/2022
11/12/2018
03/10/2018
Atletico Madrid Win
Club Brugge KV Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sørloth’s Treble Seals Explosive Night in Madrid
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Our verdict is that Atletico's clinical edge in front of goal proved the difference in a tie that remained remarkably open until the final quarter.
The Aggregate Reset
The atmosphere at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano was electric, fueled by a 3-3 aggregate score from the first leg that left everything to play for. Atletico Madrid initially struggled to impose their rhythm as Club Brugge KV edged possession with 54%, looking comfortable on the ball. However, the Stakes of a knockout night often favour the bold. In a moment of pure route-one brilliance, goalkeeper Jan Oblak turned provider, launching a ball that found Alexander Sørloth for the opening goal in the 23rd minute. The Belgians refused to fold, and their persistence paid off when J. Ordonez, assisted by B. Mechele, leveled the score and the aggregate before the break, silencing the home crowd.
The Pivot of Momentum
Everything changed just three minutes after the restart. J. Cardoso seized the initiative, driving forward to restore the Spanish side's lead and forcing Brugge to gamble. The Balance of the tie shifted immediately; where Brugge had been patient, they became desperate, leaving gaps in a defensive line that Dávid Hancko and the Atleti backline marshalled with increasing confidence. Despite the visitors winning seven corners and attempting to sustain pressure, they lacked the precision to breach the hosts again. Our take is that Cardoso’s goal was the psychological hammer blow that ended Brugge’s composure, turning a tactical battle into a frantic pursuit that only played into Diego Simeone's hands.
Resolution in the Rain
With the Belgians pushing high, the Intensity of the counter-attack became Atletico’s primary weapon. A. Lookman provided the service for Sørloth’s second in the 76th minute, effectively ending the contest as an aggregate contest. The Norwegian forward wasn't finished, completing his hat-trick in the 87th minute after being played in by M. Ruggeri. A barrage of 24 combined shots across both sides made for a spectacle that lived up to the Champions League billing. For Brugge, the 4-1 scoreline (7-4 aggregate) felt harsh given their early control, but the clinical finishing of a world-class striker ensured there would be no Upset Factor tonight. Atletico march on, their European ambitions very much alive.
Key Questions
What made Alexander Sørloth the Man of the Match?
He scored a clinical hat-trick, demonstrating elite positioning and finishing to dismantle the Belgian defence and secure progress.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
High shot volume and multiple lead changes kept the match open, with both teams committing to attack in an elimination scenario.
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.
Chaos or Clinical? The Metropolitano Decider
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. After a wild 3-3 draw in Belgium, this second leg is a pure survival test where defensive structure will likely crumble under the weight of knockout pressure.
The Setup
The Metropolitano Stadium hosts a match that feels like a powder keg waiting to blow. Following a chaotic first leg where leads were traded like playground cards, Atletico Madrid find themselves in a peculiar position. Their Form has stabilized with three consecutive wins, but a leaky defense that concedes over a goal per game remains a concern. Club Brugge KV arrive as the ultimate wildcard; they are capable of scoring three past anyone but equally prone to defensive meltdowns. With the Stakes set to maximum in this Round of 32 clash, expect the cautious approach to vanish by halftime.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Julián Alvarez and Aleksandar Stanković. Alvarez is the focal point of the Spanish attack, thriving in high-pressure Stars-driven environments. He will look to exploit the gaps left by a Brugge backline that has been historically porous this season. Stanković, meanwhile, is the engine for the visitors, tasked with disrupting Atletico’s rhythm and launching the counter-attacks that troubled Diego Simeone's men so effectively in the first leg.
Our Verdict
Atletico Madrid will likely control the tempo, but their inability to keep clean sheets suggests another high-scoring affair. Brugge have the tools to hurt them on the break through the likes of C. Tzolis, but the home side's superior individual quality should eventually tell. Our take is a narrow Atletico victory in a match that mirrors the high-octane energy of their first encounter. Expect a 3-2 result that finally ends the Belgian resistance.