Match report
Club Brugge KV Defeats Monaco 4-1 in UEFA Champions League Opener
Club Brugge KV
4–1
FT
Monaco
Sep 18, 2025
Club Brugge KV secured an impressive 4–1 victory over Monaco in their UEFA Champions League opener. The home team's attack was unstoppable with goals from N. Tresoldi, Raphael Onyedika, H. Vanaken, and M. Diakhon, despite a late consolation goal for Monaco by A. Fati.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Club Brugge KV 4–1 Monaco
- • N. Tresoldi scored the first goal in the 32nd minute with an assist from H. Vanaken
- • Raphael Onyedika doubled the lead at 39 minutes, assisted by C. Forbs
- • H. Vanaken added a third goal for Club Brugge KV just three minutes later
- • M. Diakhon scored the fourth in the 75th minute, set up by J. Seys
- • A. Fati scored Monaco's consolation goal in the 90th minute
Lineups
Club Brugge KV
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 S. Mignolet (G)
- 64 K. Sabbe (D)
- 4 J. Ordonez (D)
- 44 B. Mechele (D)
- 14 B. Meijer (D)
- 25 A. Stankovic (M)
- 15 R. Onyedika (M)
- 9 C. Forbs (M)
- 20 H. Vanaken (M)
- 8 C. Tzolis (M)
- 7 N. Tresoldi (F)
Substitutes
- 29 N. Jackers
- 10 H. Vetlesen
- 11 C. Sandra
- 19 G. Nilsson
- 41 H. Siquet
- 58 J. Spileers
- 62 L. Audoor
- 65 J. Seys
- 67 M. Diakhon
- 84 S. Campbell
- 87 K. Furo
Monaco
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 16 P. Kohn (G)
- 2 Vanderson (D)
- 3 E. Dier (D)
- 13 C. Mawissa (D)
- 12 Caio Henrique (D)
- 23 A. Bamba (M)
- 15 L. Camara (M)
- 11 M. Akliouche (M)
- 18 T. Minamino (M)
- 14 M. Biereth (F)
- 9 F. Balogun (F)
Substitutes
- 50 Y. Lienard
- 60 Y. Benchaouch
- 4 J. Teze
- 5 T. Kehrer
- 17 S. Idumbo
- 19 G. Ilenikhena
- 20 K. Ouattara
- 28 M. Coulibaly
- 31 A. Fati
Timeline
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10' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow CardSimon Mignolet
Argument
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19' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 1Off: Simon Mignolet · On: N. Jackers
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32' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalN. Tresoldi · Assist: H. Vanaken
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39' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalRaphael Onyedika · Assist: C. Forbs
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42' Monaco Card · Yellow CardChristian Mawissa
Argument
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42' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalH. Vanaken
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46' Monaco subst · Substitution 1Off: Caio Henrique · On: T. Kehrer
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46' Monaco subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Bamba · On: M. Coulibaly
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61' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Meijer · On: J. Seys
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61' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Forbs · On: M. Diakhon
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63' Monaco subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Biereth · On: G. Ilenikhena
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63' Monaco subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Balogun · On: A. Fati
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67' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow CardH. Vanaken
Foul
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72' Monaco Card · Yellow CardM. Coulibaly
Foul
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75' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalM. Diakhon · Assist: J. Seys
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78' Monaco subst · Substitution 5Off: Christian Mawissa · On: K. Ouattara
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81' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Ordonez · On: Jorne Spileers
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81' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 5Off: Raphael Onyedika · On: L. Audoor
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90' Monaco Goal · Normal GoalA. Fati · Assist: T. Minamino
Match Stats
| Stat | Club Brugge KV | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 86% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 26 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 456 | 485 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 5 |
| xG | 3.15 | 1.45 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 383 | 419 |
| Shots Inside Box | 20 | 6 |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Club Brugge KV took control early with N. Tresoldi and Raphael Onyedika scoring within seven minutes, setting a dominant tone for the match.
- ▸ The third goal by H. Vanaken in the 42nd minute sealed the game's momentum in favor of Club Brugge KV, despite Monaco's efforts to rally.