US EditionUCL: 'They Now Have Lookman' - Club Brugge Legend, Van Der Elst Worried over Atletico Madrid Attack
Club Brugge aims to upset Atlético Madrid in the Champions League playoff first leg after a strong group stage finish, with key players missing due to injuries and suspensions.
- On Wednesday, the Champions League first leg kicks off in Bruges at the Jan Breydelstadion at 8 p.m. BST with Glenn Nyberg refereeing and Jarred Gillett on VAR.
- After a 3-0 win over Marseille, Brugge reached the playoff, while Atlético's recent inconsistency and continental struggles set the backdrop for tonight's tie.
- Club news shows a key booking risk for captain Hans Vanaken, and he must be careful tonight; Atlético are without Pablo Barrios and Nico González is poised to miss after Sunday’s match.
- A home result will increase the pressure on Atlético ahead of the Madrid return leg, with Simeone's cautious approach possibly giving Brugge more opportunities tonight.
- The tie highlights a club that changed managers late in 2025 under Ivan Leko, while Atlético, with continental pedigree, haven't reached the last four since the 2016-17 Champions League season.
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UCL: 'They now have Lookman' - Club Brugge legend, Van der Elst worried over Atletico Madrid attack
Former Club Brugge star Franky Van der Elst has warned the Belgian side about the threat posed by Atletico Madrid’s attack following the addition of Ademola Lookman. This comes ahead of their Champions League match at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday night. Van der Elst reminded the Belgian team that Atletico strengthened their squad in January, including the signing of Ademola Lookman, who was once named African Footballer of the Year. Elst…
On alternative current in recent weeks, the Atlético de Madrid with Antoine Griezmann has to assume his favorite status, this Wednesday 18 February, in dam go from Champions League, to Bruges.
The Blauw in Zwart are almost complete. On the side of Atlético Madrid, who made the weekend run in the championship during the defeat against...
Club Brugge will try to extend their excellent European season against Atletico Madrid, who the Belgians are hoping to overcome to reach the last 16 of the Champions League. Although the Belgians are far from being the favorites, the current season has repeatedly shown that Atletico is still very vulnerable. The first match is tonight on Kanal A and VOYO.
Second night of the Champions League: Club Brugge the challenger, Jan Oblak with Madrid the favorite in Belgium. Atletico has been fluctuating in form recently.
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