We got 6 goals in the 1st leg in Belgium, an end to end 3-3 draw. Back in Madrid now and Atletico will fancy their chances of making it to round of 16, can they do it?
Atletico Madrid v Club Brugge – Riyadh Air Metropolitano 18:45 CET
Team News:
Atletico are without Nicolas Gonzalez and Pablo Barrios.
Brugge must make do with Onyedika (suspended) while van den Huevel and Forbs are doubts.
Formations:
4-3-3 for Atletico Madrid who have abandoned the defensive organised football in favour of a bit more chaos.
4-2-3-1 for Club Brugge are a young side with pace and an intensity.
Statistics:
Referee: Clement Turpin (FRA) (Average cards 3.39 Yellow 0.27 Red)
Match Preview:
Atletico ended the group stage in 14th with 4 wins from 8 games. Three of those wins came at home. In La Liga they have given up the title challenge after falling too far behind. They sit in 4th but are even below Villarreal. Recent all competition form is average with 2 wins and 2 losses from last five games.
Club Brugge ended the group stage in 19th but were just 3 points below the home side. The had 3 wins from their 8 games. On the road in Europe, they were poor with just 1 win to go with 3 defeats. In Belgium Pro League they are in 3rd place but just three points off the top. Recent all competition form is great with 6 wins from 8 and just 1 loss.
Betting Preview:
Atletico Madrid at home is very strong. They are just focussing on cup football now with this competition and Copa del Rey their main objectives. Brugge cut Atletico apart with ease last match and should do it again. Both teams to score Yes is the option
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Completed 24/02/2026