Atlético Madrid and Club Brugge get a break from their league challenge to fight for a possible trophy in this Champions League Group Stage fixture.
Club Brugge have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1500 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Atlético and Club Brugge.
Atlético Madrid form and stats
Atlético Madrid participated in Champions League the last season, where they reached the quarter-finals and lost against Manchester City.2 victories, 0 draws and 2 defeats. That’s what Atlético Madrid have to build on here at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano in the La Liga. 1W-0D-2L is the hard facts regardless of venue in the Champions League for Atlético Madrid.
A nice win for Atlético Madrid last time playing, versus Girona. That was also a home game and the match ended 2-1 with Correa (2) scoring for the victors. Midfield player Correa got a match rating of 8.75 in that game, the max score being 10. Correa scored two goals, hit one key pass, dribled past the opponent 1 of 2 times and had 22 successful passes (of 26 total).
Before that, a defeat in the away fixture against Club Brugge in the Champions League.
There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Atlético as they are travelling to their away game against Athletic Club in the La Liga. That match is three days after this one.
Atlético Madrid have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano with 7 goals in 4 league matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 6 goals have been conceded.
Club Brugge form and stats
They also participated in Champions League last season. This ended in the group stage.The visitors are W3-D0-L2 on the road this term. That's in the Pro League. Total Champions League statistics for Club Brugge: 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses.
Club Brugge have much to play for after their unexpected defeat (0-2) to Westerlo in their previous outing, played in front of their own supporters. Sobol got a match rating of 7.64 in that game, top player of the team. Sobol hit two key passes and had 28 successful passes (of 30 total).
Before that, the victory at home against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League (2-0).
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only four days as another away game awaits: The Pro League trip to Anderlecht.
Brugge has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 9 goals from 5 games. 6 goals have been conceded by Club Brugge in these games.
Head 2 Head
These opponents have met before this season: Club Brugge - Atlético Madrid 2-0. Previous three meetings involving these contenders: Atlético Madrid won one, Club Brugge triumphed in one and we saw one draw. one game with over 2,5 goals, two matches with less than 2,5 goals.
Top Goalscorers
  Á. Morata 4 goals |   A. Olsen 4 goals |
Atlético Madrid missing players
Club Brugge missing players
| Atlético Madrid | Club Brugge | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 9 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 6 | Won | W | 6 | 17 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | ||
| 37 | 14 | Scored | S | 18 | 48 | ||
| 20 | 9 | Conceded | C | 7 | 21 | ||
| 92% | 82% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 89% | 96% | ||
| 72% | 64% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 89% | 80% | ||
| 40% | 45% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 52% | ||
| 16% | 9% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 28% | ||
| 8% | 9% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | ||
| 36% | 55% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 40% | ||
| 40% | 36% | Clean Sheets | C S | 56% | 52% | ||
| 32% | 27% | Failed to Score | F T | 22% | 12% | ||
| 4.7 | 5.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.4 | 5.2 | ||
| 4.5 | 4.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.4 | 4.1 | ||
| 2.4 | 3.1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 1.8 | ||
| 4 | 4 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 12.3 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.7 | 13 | ||
| 4.6 | 3.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.3 | 3.8 | ||
| 32% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 60% | 50% | ||
| 11.4 | 12.1 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 13 | 11.4 | ||
| 3.1 | 3.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.8 | 4.3 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Club Brugge | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 2 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 | Porto | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Real Madrid | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 22 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 19 |
| 3 | Athletic Club | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 17 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| 6 | Valencia | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 13 |
| 7 | Real Sociedad | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| 8 | Osasuna | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| 9 | Villarreal | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 10 |
| 11 | Celta de Vigo | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 10 |
| 12 | Mallorca | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 13 | Girona | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 7 |
| 14 | Almeria | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -5 | 7 |
| 15 | Real Valladolid | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 7 |
| 16 | Getafe | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -8 | 7 |
| 17 | Sevilla | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -6 | 6 |
| 18 | Espanyol | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 5 |
| 19 | Cadiz | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -13 | 4 |
| 20 | Elche | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 | -15 | 1 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Antwerp | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | Genk | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 28 |
| 3 | Club Brugge | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 22 |
| 4 | OH Leuven | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 20 |
| 5 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 19 |
| 6 | Westerlo | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 |
| 7 | Standard Liege | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 16 |
| 8 | Sporting Charleroi | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 9 | Gent | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 14 |
| 10 | Anderlecht | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 |
| 11 | Sint-Truiden | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 13 |
| 12 | Mechelen | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 11 |
| 13 | KV Oostende | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -4 | 11 |
| 14 | RFC Seraing | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 10 | -8 | 10 |
| 15 | Kortrijk | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -9 | 10 |
| 16 | AS Eupen | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -7 | 9 |
| 17 | Cercle Brugge | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -9 | 9 |
| 18 | Zulte-Waregem | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -16 | 5 |
