Match Summary
Club Brugge KV defeated Sporting CP 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2024. Goals were scored by Geny Catamo 3′, Eduardo Quaresma 24′ (o.g.), C. Nielsen 84′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Club Brugge KV had 44% possession while Sporting CP held 56%. Club Brugge KV had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Sporting CP. Expected goals: Club Brugge KV 0.71 — Sporting CP 1.15. Club Brugge KV made 4 substitutions, Sporting CP made 3. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Maximiliano Araújo 29′).
Match Events
Key match events between Club Brugge KV and Sporting CP — 3 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
assist: H. Vanaken
Match Statistics
Club Brugge KV had 44% possession against Sporting CP's 56%. Club Brugge KV registered 9 shots (4 on target) while Sporting CP managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 3–0. Fouls committed: 11–13.
Lineups
Club Brugge KV lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under N. Hayen, while Sporting CP deployed a 3-4-2-1 under João Pereira.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Club Brugge KV is 7.09, compared to 6.93 for Sporting CP. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Club Brugge KV's highest-rated starter is H. Vanaken (7.73), while Sporting CP's best-rated player is Trincão (7.32).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Club Brugge KV have contributed 13 goals and 14 assists this season, led by H. Vanaken (4G). Sporting CP's starters account for 7 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by Trincão (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Club Brugge KV deploy 4 defenders rated 6.77 on average, against Sporting CP's 3-man backline averaging 6.73. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Club Brugge KV field 5 midfielders averaging 7.26, versus Sporting CP's 4 rated 6.88. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Club Brugge KV start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Sporting CP averaging 7.32. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 88% for Club Brugge KV and 87% for Sporting CP. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Club Brugge KV's starters have collected 9 yellow cards this season, compared to 10 for Sporting CP. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Club Brugge KV's starting XI is 24.0 (youngest: J. Seys (20), oldest: H. Vanaken (33)), while Sporting CP average 23.7 (youngest: João Simões (18), oldest: M. Hjulmand (26)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Club Brugge KV's starters average 10 league appearances each, versus 8 for Sporting CP. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Club Brugge KV have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Sporting CP show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Club Brugge KV and Sporting CP have met 1 times — Club Brugge KV won 0, Sporting CP won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Sporting CP leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (0 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 15 Mar 2026