Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM CET Venue: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo Broadcast: TNT Sports 1 (UK), Paramount+ (USA)
In the first leg of this Champions League knockout phase, Club Brugge secured a 2-1 victory over Atalanta at Jan Breydel Stadium. The match saw Ferran Jutglà open the scoring in the 15th minute, with Mario Pašalić equalizing for Atalanta in the 41st minute. The game was decided by a controversial stoppage-time penalty, converted by Gustaf Nilsson, giving Brugge the advantage heading into the second leg.
Probable Lineups:
Atalanta (3-4-1-2):
Goalkeeper: Marco Carnesecchi
Defenders: Stefan Posch, Isak Hien, Berat Djimsiti
Midfielders: Raoul Bellanova, Marten de Roon, Ederson, Davide Zappacosta
Attacking Midfielder: Mario Pašalić
Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere, Mateo Retegui
Club Brugge (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Simon Mignolet
Defenders: Joaquin Seys, Brandon Mechele, Joel Ordonez, Maxim De Cuyper
Midfielders: Raphael Onyedika, Ardon Jashari
Attacking Midfielders: Chemsdine Talbi, Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis
Forward: Ferran Jutglà
Note: These lineups are based on recent reports and may be subject to change based on final assessments and tactical decisions.
Match Insights:
Atalanta’s Home Advantage: Facing a 2-1 deficit, Atalanta will look to leverage their home support at Gewiss Stadium to overturn the aggregate scoreline and advance to the next round.
Club Brugge’s Momentum: With a narrow lead, Club Brugge aims to maintain their advantage and secure progression, building on their disciplined performance in the first leg.
Key Players to Watch:
Mario Pašalić (Atalanta): His crucial away goal keeps Atalanta in contention; his creativity and goal-scoring ability will be vital in the second leg.
Ferran Jutglà (Club Brugge): Having opened the scoring in the first leg, his offensive prowess poses a continuous threat to Atalanta’s defense.
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Note: Match details and lineups are subject to change based on official announcements and last-minute decisions.