UEFA Champions League
Atlético de Madrid vs Club Brugge Preview
The Wanda Metropolitano will host the Atlético de Madrid vs Club Brugge in the second leg of matches on Wednesday.
Following Atlético’s 1-2 win over AS Monaco on Sep. 18, Los Colchoneros look keep their unbeaten streak alive after dominating wins against Getafe CF and Huesca.
Nevertheless, the 0-0 draw against Real Madrid was their only distasteful of their last four matches where they have picked up their form.
Team News:
To the fortune of Atléti, José Giménez is fit and will likely start after Saturday’s Madrid derby. Stefan Savic is the only injured player for Atlético.
The doubt for boss Diego Simeone lives in who to play between Filipe Luis and Lucas Hernandez at left-back.
Brugge, on the other hand, have Brandon Baiye and Kaveh Rezaei as doubtful for their bout at Wanda.
Lineups:
Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Giménez, Godín, Arias, L. Hernandez; Thomas, Saúl; Lemar, Koke; Griezmann, Diego Costa
Club Brugge: Letica; Poulain, Mitrovic, Denswil; Rits; Vlietinck, Vormer, Vanaken, Groeneveld; Schrijvers, Wesley.
Match Prediction:
The Belgian side comes to this matchup having list their last seven matches in UEFA Champions League competition. However, a late Christian Pulisic goal denied them of a draw that would’ve changed their luck against Borussia Dortmund in Week 1.
Nonetheless, Atlético are undefeated in their last five matches in European competitions.
Despite their winning streak in the Belgian First Division, Club Brugge have a big task ahead of them. Simeone’s side will look to make a statement with Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann. Both men look to shine in their home debut this season after not capitalizing against Real Madrid on Saturday.
Atlético de Madrid 3 – 0 Club Brugge
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