Match Report
The table read 14th (Atlético Madrid, 13 pts) against 19th (Club Brugge, 10 pts), 3 points apart. Atlético de Madrid's recent output outran their position: 6th on form over five rounds, 14th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.13/1.88 for Atlético Madrid and 1.88/2.13 for Club Brugge (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.69.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Atlético Madrid have 1 win to Club Brugge's 1, with 3 draws, at 2.4 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 40% of those meetings.
The venue was Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with room for 70,460 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Goal scorers
Atlético Madrid: Alexander Sørloth (87'), Alexander Sørloth (23'), Johnny Cardoso (48'), Alexander Sørloth (76') · Club Brugge: Joel Ordóñez (36')
Key stats
Possession: Atlético Madrid 45% · Club Brugge 55% · Total shots: 14-11 · On target: 5-6 · Corners: 2-7