Match Summary
Club Brugge KV defeated Atalanta 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2024. Goals were scored by Ferran Jutglà 15′, M. Pašalić 41′, G. Nilsson 90′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Club Brugge KV had 54% possession while Atalanta held 46%. Club Brugge KV had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (5 on target) for Atalanta. Expected goals: Club Brugge KV 1.53 — Atalanta 1.05. Club Brugge KV made 3 substitutions, Atalanta made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Club Brugge KV and Atalanta — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: C. Talbi
assist: D. Zappacosta
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Match Statistics
Club Brugge KV had 54% possession against Atalanta's 46%. Club Brugge KV registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Atalanta managed 12 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 4–2. Fouls committed: 7–11.
Lineups
Club Brugge KV lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under N. Hayen, while Atalanta deployed a 3-4-1-2 under G. Gasperini.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Club Brugge KV is 7.09, compared to 6.87 for Atalanta. 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 Atalanta's best-rated player is C. De Ketelaere (7.36).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Club Brugge KV have contributed 13 goals and 14 assists this season, led by H. Vanaken (4G). Atalanta's starters account for 5 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by M. Pašalić (3G). 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 Atalanta's 3-man backline averaging 6.72. 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 Atalanta's 4 rated 6.73. 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 Atalanta averaging 7.14. 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 84% for Atalanta. 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 6 for Atalanta. 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 Atalanta average 28.5 (youngest: C. De Ketelaere (24), oldest: M. de Roon (34)). 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 10 for Atalanta. 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. Atalanta show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Club Brugge KV and Atalanta have met 1 times — Club Brugge KV won 0, Atalanta won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Atalanta 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 (1 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.
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API data: 15 Mar 2026