Atletico Madrid’s chances of advancing in the UEFA Champions League have significantly improved, now standing at 175.00. This increase reflects their strong position ahead of the critical match against Club Brugge.
Match Details
The highly anticipated clash between Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge is set for February 24, 2026. The match will kick off at 18:45 local time at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
Where to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on Canal+ Extra 2.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Current betting odds for the match favor Atletico Madrid. The breakdown is as follows:
- Atletico Madrid win: approximately 1.35
- Draw: around 5.75
- Club Brugge win: roughly 7.00
Experts believe Atletico Madrid will secure a place in the knockout stages. The team, managed by Diego Simeone, is expected to capitalize on home advantage.
Team Form and Statistics
Atletico Madrid has shown impressive form, with an average of 4 goals scored per match in their last four encounters, totaling 19 goals. Club Brugge has also been prolific, scoring over 3 goals in all their matches this season.
Disciplinary records reveal that Atletico players average 1.90 yellow cards per match, while Brugge’s players average 1.10. The referee for this encounter, Clement Turpin, has a record of issuing an average of 3.39 yellow cards per game.
Expected Lineups
The predicted starting XI for the match includes:
| Atletico Madrid | Club Brugge |
|---|---|
| Jan Oblak | Simon Mignolet |
| Marcos Llorente | Sabbe |
| Pablo Pubill | Ordonez |
| Denis Hancko | Mechele |
| Matias Ruggeri | Mejier |
| Giovani Simeone | Stefan Stanković |
| Koke | Alexandros Tzolis |
| Baena | Forbs |
| Ademola Lookman | Hans Vanaken |
| Antoine Griezmann | Youssoufa Diakhon |
| Aleksander Sorloth | Gianluca Tresoldi |
The stakes are high for both teams. Atletico Madrid aims to leverage their strong home performance, while Club Brugge will put forth their best efforts to secure a surprise result.
