Atletico Madrid vs Membership Brugge KV Highlights and Match Report
UEFA Champions League
5:45 PMFebruary 24, 2026
Spherical of 32
Atletico Madrid*4 – 1
HT:(1 – 1)
Mixture:(7 – 4)
Membership Brugge KVRiyadh Air Metropolitano
Referee: Clement Turpin, France
Atletico Madrid
Membership Brugge KV
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2.32
Anticipated objectives (xG)
1.81
-1.00
Objectives Prevented
-1.00
Passing
391 (84%)
Correct passes
486 (87%)
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G
Jan Oblak
23′ D
Matteo Ruggeri
87′
17
D
Dávid Hancko
18
D
Marc Pubill
D
Marcos Llorente
85′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
10
M
Alejandro Baena
M
Johnny Cardoso
48′
6
M
Koke (C)
20
M
Giuliano Simeone
19
F
Julián Alvarez
F
Alexander Sørloth
23′
76′
87′
22
G
Simon Mignolet
65
D
Joaquin Seys
D
Brandon Mechele
36′ D
Joel Ordóñez
36′
40′ Roughing
64
D
Kyriani Sabbe
25
M
Aleksandar Stanković
8
M
Christos Tzolis
20
M
Hans Vanaken (C)
10
M
Hugo Vetlesen
9
M
Carlos Forbs
7
F
Nicolò Tresoldi
UEFA Champions League Standings – UEFA Champions League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Alexander Sørloth fired a shocking hat-trick as Atletico Madrid secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Membership Brugge KV within the UEFA Champions League.
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano crowd witnessed a dominant efficiency from their residence aspect on February 24, 2026. Atletico Madrid entered the tie in robust European type, decided to progress deep into the knockout levels. Membership Brugge confronted a formidable problem, aiming to upset the Spanish giants regardless of their underdog standing.
Atletico shortly signalled their attacking intent. The breakthrough arrived within the twenty third minute when Alexander Sørloth opened the scoring. Goalkeeper Jan Oblak launched an excellent lengthy go, which Sørloth expertly managed and guided residence for the opener.
Nevertheless, Membership Brugge confirmed resilience. They discovered an equalizer within the thirty sixth minute by Joel Ordonez. Brandon Mechele supplied the help, establishing Ordonez to complete clinically and silence the house supporters.
Tensions rose simply earlier than the break. Ordonez, the scorer, acquired a yellow card within the fortieth minute for a rash problem. The primary half ended with the rating surprisingly stage at 1-1, leaving the tie finely poised.
Diego Simeone’s males emerged for the second half understanding they wanted to sharpen their assault. A extra decisive efficiency was required to interrupt down the Belgian guests and keep away from a possible upset on residence soil.
Atletico wasted no time after the restart. Johnny Cardoso restored the house aspect’s lead within the forty eighth minute. His well-placed shot discovered the again of the web, giving Atletico a vital benefit early within the second interval.
Managerial modifications aimed to bolster Atletico’s assault. Antoine Griezmann entered the fray within the 58th minute. Later, Ademola Lookman and Koke have been launched within the seventieth minute, injecting contemporary vitality into the assault.
The tactical shifts paid off handsomely. Sørloth netted his second purpose of the evening within the 76th minute. Ademola Lookman, not too long ago substituted on, supplied the help with clever play, establishing Sørloth for a robust end.
Sørloth accomplished his magnificent hat-trick within the 87th minute. Matteo Ruggeri delivered a exact go, which the Norwegian striker dispatched with scientific precision to seal a convincing victory for Atletico. Late yellow playing cards have been proven to Marcos Llorente and Raphael Vermant within the eighty fifth minute, reflecting the match’s depth.
The statistics underscored Atletico’s effectivity. They transformed 4 of their 5 pictures heading in the right direction into objectives from 14 complete pictures, exceeding their 2.32 xG. Membership Brugge managed 6 pictures heading in the right direction from 11 complete pictures, however their 1.81 xG solely yielded one purpose, regardless of having fun with 55% possession. Jan Oblak made 5 important saves, preserving Atletico’s lead.
This emphatic 4-1 triumph positions Atletico Madrid strongly within the UEFA Champions League. Alexander Sørloth’s particular person brilliance ensures they carry important momentum into the following stage of the competitors.
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