Match report
Atletico Madrid Defeats Club Brugge KV 4–1 in UEFA Champions League
Atletico Madrid
4–1
FT
Club Brugge KV
Feb 24, 2026
Atletico Madrid displayed fierce determination to defeat Club Brugge KV 4–1, showcasing dominant play throughout the match and securing another crucial win in the UEFA Champions League. A. Sorloth was instrumental with two goals for Atletico Madrid.
Key Facts
- • A. Sorloth scored twice (23', 76') for Atletico Madrid, including one assist from Jan Oblak and another from A. Lookman.
- • J. Cardoso also found the back of the net at minute 48' for Atletico Madrid.
- • Club Brugge KV's goal came courtesy of J. Ordonez at minute 36'.
- • Atletico Madrid made multiple substitutions, including J. Álvarez coming on for A. Griezmann and Koke replacing N. Molina.
Lineups
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Jan Oblak (G)
- 14 Marcos Llorente (D)
- 18 Marc Pubill (D)
- 17 Dávid Hancko (D)
- 3 Matteo Ruggeri (D)
- 20 Giuliano Simeone (M)
- 6 Koke (M)
- 5 Johnny Cardoso (M)
- 10 Alejandro Baena (M)
- 9 Alexander Sørloth (F)
- 19 Julián Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Antoine Griezmann
- 16 Nahuel Molina
- 22 Ademola Lookman
- 2 José María Giménez
- 4 Rodrigo Mendoza
- 1 Juan Musso
- 31 Salvi Esquivel
- 15 Clément Lenglet
- 24 Robin Le Normand
- 11 Thiago Almada
- 21 Obed Vargas
Club Brugge KV
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 22 Simon Mignolet (G)
- 64 Kyriani Sabbe (D)
- 4 Joel Ordóñez (D)
- 44 Brandon Mechele (D)
- 65 Joaquin Seys (D)
- 25 Aleksandar Stanković (M)
- 9 Carlos Forbs (M)
- 10 Hugo Vetlesen (M)
- 20 Hans Vanaken (M)
- 8 Christos Tzolis (M)
- 7 Nicolò Tresoldi (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Romeo Vermant
- 67 Mamadou Diakhon
- 80 Félix Lemaréchal
- 19 Gustaf Nilsson
- 14 Bjorn Meijer
- 29 Nordin Jackers
- 71 Axl De Corte
- 41 Hugo Siquet
- 58 Jorne Spileers
- 24 Vince Osuji
- 11 Cisse Sandra
- 84 Shandre Campbell
Timeline
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23' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalA. Sorloth · Assist: Jan Oblak
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36' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalJ. Ordonez · Assist: B. Mechele
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40' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow CardJ. Ordonez
Roughing
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48' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalJ. Cardoso
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58' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Álvarez · On: A. Griezmann
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65' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Tresoldi · On: R. Vermant
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65' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Vetlesen · On: M. Diakhon
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70' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Koke · On: N. Molina
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70' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Baena · On: A. Lookman
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76' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalA. Sorloth · Assist: A. Lookman
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82' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Tzolis · On: G. Nilsson
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82' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Seys · On: F. Lemarechal
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83' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Simeone · On: José María Giménez
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83' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Cardoso · On: Rodrigo Mendoza
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85' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow CardR. Vermant
Roughing
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87' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalA. Sorloth · Assist: M. Ruggeri
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88' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Mechele · On: B. Meijer
Match Stats
| Stat | Atletico Madrid | Club Brugge KV |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 88% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 457 | 537 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 2.22 | 1.81 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 1 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 388 | 471 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 4 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Sorloth's early goal at 23' set the tone for Atletico Madrid, quickly silencing any aspirations of a comeback by Club Brugge KV.
- ▸ Atletico Madrid capitalized on their second-half momentum with goals from J. Cardoso and A. Sorloth (76'), effectively closing out the match despite Club Brugge KV's brief response.