Atletico Madrid Clash with Club Brugge: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Everything remains open in Madrid this Tuesday evening, as Club Brugge travel to the Estadio Metropolitano energized by Christos Tzolis' dramatic late leveler from the opening leg last week.
An entertaining encounter between the Belgian outfit and Atlético Madrid concluded 3–3 courtesy of Tzolis' 89th-minute goal, and Ivan Leko's squad now hopes to replicate their playoff success from the previous campaign in Spain's capital.
Under Nicky Hayen's guidance at that time, Brugge shocked Europa League champions Atalanta with a 3–1 victory in Bergamo to secure Champions League round of 16 qualification as 5–2 overall winners.
Tuesday's task is certainly more demanding, but Atlético's inconsistency provides the visitors with optimism.
Diego Simeone's team once again showed defensive frailties over the weekend, allowing two goals when Espanyol visited. Thankfully, they were clinical in attack to secure a La Liga victory. Brugge, on the other hand, have recorded three consecutive domestic wins following their 1–0 defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise earlier this month.
What Time Does Atlético Madrid vs. Club Brugge Kick-Off?
What Time Does Atlético Madrid vs. Club Brugge Kick-Off?
Atlético Madrid vs. Club Brugge Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Atlético Madrid vs. Club Brugge Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions, Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions, Last Five Games)
Atlético Madrid (WDLWL) | Club Brugge (WDWWL) |
|---|---|
Atlético Madrid 4–2 Espanyol | Club Brugge 2–1 Oud-Heverlee Leuven |
Club Brugge 3–3 Atlético Madrid | Club Brugge 3–3 Atlético Madrid |
Rayo Vallecano 3–0 Atlético Madrid | Cercle Brugge 1–2 Club Brugge |
Atlético Madrid 4–0 Barcelona | Club Brugge 3–0 Standard Liege |
Atlético Madrid 0–1 Real Betis | Union Saint-Gilloise 1–0 Club Brugge |
How to Watch Club Brugge vs. Atlético Madrid on TV
How to Watch Club Brugge vs. Atlético Madrid on TV
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 3 |
United States | Paramount+, DAZN USA, ViX |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | TNT Sports, Max Mexico, TNT Go |
Atlético Madrid Team News
Atlético Madrid Team News
Atlético Madrid face no new injury problems following their thrilling 4–2 triumph against Espanyol over the weekend, though Pablo Barrios and Nico González remain sidelined with muscle problems.
Simeone deployed a three-man defense filled with attacking options on Saturday, but will likely return to a four-man backline for midweek action.
Creative midfielder Alex Baena might be dropped to make room for Koke, while Antoine Griezmann's position is threatened following Alexander Sørloth's recent double. Julián Alvarez, who scored in the first leg for Atlético, is guaranteed to start.
Atlético Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Club Brugge
Atlético Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Club Brugge
Atlético Madrid predicted lineup vs. Club Brugge (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Cardoso, Koke, Lookman; Sørloth, Alvarez.
Club Brugge Team News
Club Brugge Team News
Although skipper Hans Vanaken escaped a yellow card last week that would have suspended him for the second leg, defensive midfielder Raphael Onyedika received his third Champions League booking this season and will miss the match through suspension.
22-year-old Félix Lemaréchal, who featured from the start at the weekend, is expected to join the promising Aleksandar Stanković in midfield on Tuesday evening.
Regarding injuries, Brugge remain without backup goalkeeper Dani van den Heuvel and Cisse Sandra. Lynnt Audoor is questionable with a muscle problem, though Ludovit Reis returned to the squad last week.
Club Brugge Predicted Lineup vs. Atlético Madrid
Club Brugge Predicted Lineup vs. Atlético Madrid
Club Brugge predicted lineup vs. Atlético Madrid (4-2-3-1): Mignolet; Sabbe, Ordoñez, Mechele, Seys; Stanković, Lemaréchal; Forbs, Vanaken, Tzolis, Tresoldi.
Atlético Madrid vs. Club Brugge Score Prediction
Atlético Madrid vs. Club Brugge Score Prediction
Another goal-filled encounter is anticipated between these sides, with neither team possessing defenses that could rival Fabio Capello's legendary AC Milan for solidity.
Brugge represent a well-rounded, energetic attacking force that gained valuable experience from their knockout campaigns last season, but securing victory at the Metropolitano presents a formidable challenge for any away team.
Barcelona were recently dismantled on Atlético's home turf, and the atmosphere should inspire the hosts, who may face some struggles but should advance to the round of 16.