Atlético de Madrid x Club Brugge - Highlights, Summary and Match Report
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In a decisive UEFA Champions League Playoff match, Atlético de Madrid showcased their strength and tactical prowess with a commanding 4-1 win over Club Brugge. The clash, which took place at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano, saw Alexander Sørloth emerge as the star of the evening, netting an impressive hat-trick that helped secure his team's advancement.
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The game kicked off with high intensity, and Atlético de Madrid quickly set the pace. Alexander Sørloth opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a superb left-footed strike, assisted by Jan Oblak. However, Club Brugge responded promptly with Joel Ordóñez leveling the score at 1-1 in the 38th minute, heading in from close range after a corner assisted by Brandon Mechele.
Atlético regained the lead shortly after the break, with Johnny Cardoso firing a powerful shot from outside the box in the 48th minute. The home team continued to press, and Sørloth found the net again in the 76th minute, followed by his third goal in the 87th minute, sealing his hat-trick and the victory for Atlético de Madrid. Matteo Ruggeri provided the assist for the final goal, highlighting a well-coordinated team effort.
Despite Club Brugge having a slight edge in possession with 55% compared to Atlético's 45%, the home team was more clinical in front of goal. The match statistics reveal a dominant performance by Atlético de Madrid, with 14 shots and 5 on target, overshadowing Brugge's 11 attempts. This victory not only emphasizes Atlético's offensive capabilities but also their ability to perform under pressure in crucial Champions League fixtures.
Incidents: The story of the match
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The match begins
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Missed opportunity. Álex Baena of Atletico Madrid attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal.
Atletico Madrid takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Club Brugge. Alexander Sørloth finds the net with a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
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GOAL Atlético de Madrid: Alexander Sorloth (Atlético de Madrid) scores!
Alexander Sorloth scores goal number 3 in the competition (9 matches)
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Opportunity wasted. Brandon Mechele from Club Brugge had a header from close range on the left side of the six-yard box following a corner kick.
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GOAL Club Brugge: Joel Ordóñez (Club Brugge) scores!
Joel Ordóñez scores goal number 1 in the competition (10 matches)
Atletico Madrid 1, Club Brugge 1. Joel Ordóñez of Club Brugge scores with a header from close range, directing it into the bottom right corner following a corner kick.
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Missed opportunity! Alexander Sørloth from Atletico Madrid attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the left. The assist came from Matteo Ruggeri.
Atletico Madrid takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Club Brugge. Johnny Cardoso fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the left corner of the net following a corner kick.
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GOAL Atlético de Madrid: Johnny Cardoso (Atlético de Madrid) scores!
Johnny Cardoso scores goal number 1 in the competition (5 matches)
Atletico Madrid 3, Club Brugge 1. Alexander Sørloth scores for Atletico Madrid with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, sending the ball into the top right corner of the net.
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GOAL Atlético de Madrid: Alexander Sorloth (Atlético de Madrid) scores!
Alexander Sorloth scores goal number 4 in the competition (9 matches)
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Missed opportunity. Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid attempted a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Atletico Madrid 4, Club Brugge 1. Alexander Sørloth finds the net for Atletico Madrid, striking with his right foot from close range into the top right corner. The assist comes from Matteo Ruggeri, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
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GOAL Atlético de Madrid: Alexander Sorloth (Atlético de Madrid) scores!
Alexander Sorloth scores goal number 5 in the competition (9 matches)
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The referee whistles for the end of the match