Match report

Atalanta Defeats Club Brugge KV 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Atalanta
Atalanta
2–1
FT
Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV
Sep 30, 2025

In an intense UEFA Champions League encounter, Atalanta staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Club Brugge KV by a score of 2-1. After conceding early to Christopher Tzolis' goal for the visitors, Atalanta's resilience shone through with two second-half goals from Lautaro Samardzic and Mario Pasalic ensuring a valuable three points.

Key Facts

  • • Atalanta 2-1 Club Brugge KV (UEFA Champions League)
  • • Christopher Tzolis scored the first goal for Club Brugge KV in the 38th minute, assisted by Niccolò Tresoldi
  • • Lautaro Samardzic equalized with a penalty kick in the 74th minute
  • • Mario Pasalic secured victory for Atalanta with a goal in the 87th minute, assisted by Yunus Musah
  • • Atalanta made five substitutions during the match, including key changes like Marten de Roon and Lautaro Samardzic

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 29 M. Carnesecchi (G)
  • 3 O. Kossounou (D)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 69 H. Ahanor (D)
  • 16 R. Bellanova (M)
  • 13 Ederson (M)
  • 15 M. De Roon (M)
  • 47 L. Bernasconi (M)
  • 8 M. Pasalic (F)
  • 90 N. Krstovic (F)
  • 11 A. Lookman (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 6 Y. Musah
  • 7 K. Sulemana
  • 10 L. Samardzic
  • 40 R. Obric
  • 44 M. Brescianini
  • 70 D. Maldini
  • 77 D. Zappacosta

Club Brugge KV

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 29 N. Jackers (G)
  • 64 K. Sabbe (D)
  • 4 J. Ordonez (D)
  • 44 B. Mechele (D)
  • 65 J. Seys (D)
  • 25 A. Stankovic (M)
  • 11 C. Sandra (M)
  • 9 C. Forbs (M)
  • 20 H. Vanaken (M)
  • 8 C. Tzolis (M)
  • 7 N. Tresoldi (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 D. van den Heuvel
  • 2 Z. Romero
  • 6 L. Reis
  • 10 H. Vetlesen
  • 14 B. Meijer
  • 17 R. Vermant
  • 19 G. Nilsson
  • 24 V. Osuji
  • 41 H. Siquet
  • 62 L. Audoor
  • 67 M. Diakhon
  • 84 S. Campbell

Timeline

  1. Club Brugge KV
    38' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tzolis · Assist: N. Tresoldi
  2. Atalanta
    46' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bellanova · On: D. Zappacosta
  3. Atalanta
    53' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Kossounou · On: Yunus Musah
  4. Atalanta
    58' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    Yunus Musah

    Foul

  5. Atalanta
    61' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Lookman · On: K. Sulemana
  6. Atalanta
    61' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Éderson · On: L. Samardzic
  7. Club Brugge KV
    63' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Tresoldi · On: R. Vermant
  8. Atalanta
    74' Atalanta Goal · Penalty
    L. Samardzic
  9. Club Brugge KV
    75' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Forbs · On: H. Vetlesen
  10. Atalanta
    81' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    Marten de Roon

    Argument

  11. Atalanta
    87' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pasalic · Assist: Yunus Musah
  12. Atalanta
    88' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Krstovic · On: M. Brescianini
  13. Club Brugge KV
    89' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ordonez · On: Z. Romero
  14. Club Brugge KV
    89' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Sabbe · On: B. Meijer
  15. Club Brugge KV
    89' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Sandra · On: S. Campbell

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Club Brugge KV
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 87%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 7
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 478 539
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 2.96 0.86
Shots off Target 11 4
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 422 468
Shots Inside Box 14 3
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lautaro Samardzic's penalty in the 74th minute was a turning point as it leveled the score, giving Atalanta momentum heading into the final quarter of the match.
  • ▸ Mario Pasalic's goal in the 87th minute not only secured victory but also showcased the team's attacking prowess and determination.