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Atalanta v Club Brugge
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Kick Off: Tuesday 18th February at 20:00
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Competition: UEFA Champions League
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Watch Live: TNT Sports 3
The reverse leg saw Club Brugge come out on top in an exciting 2-1 victory, albeit somewhat spoiled by an unjustly awarded penalty going the way of the Belgians in the last minute.
The incident sparked controversy but few are ready to rule out Atalanta who are more than capable of a big win with several goals separating the teams.
That said, La Dea are going through a bit of a rough patch recording 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in their last 8. Nonetheless, it’s worth noting that 2 of those victories were by a 5+ goal margin.
⭐ Atalanta v Club Brugge Best Bet
La Dea weren’t at their best in the previous match, but a controversial last-minute penalty decision in Club Brugge’s favour stole the spotlight and left Atalanta with this deficit. In reality, Brugge only managed 0.74 nPxG, while Atalanta generated 1.05.
Tactically, Atalanta were caught off guard by Brugge’s high-energy, attacking approach. However, replicating that performance away from home will be a tough task for the Belgian side – especially with Atalanta better prepared this time around.
They’ve been particularly proficient at home, losing just 2 of the 11 matches they’ve hosted in Serie A, winning 7.
👕 Atalanta v Club Brugge Predicted XI
🔍 Atalanta v Club Brugge Players to Watch
⚪ Christos Tzolis
Tzolis stands out as Club Brugge’s primary shooting threat, with no team-mate coming close to his impressive 3.87 shots per 90 in the Belgian Pro League.
Even more telling is his ability to maintain a strong average of 2.82 shots per game in the Champions League, where he faces far tougher opposition.
He has attempted at least 2 shots in 17 of his last 19 appearances when playing 30 minutes or more.
That trend extends to the Champions League, where he has hit the mark in 7 of his 9 starts. Notably, he fired 4 shots against both Aston Villa and Man City, while also registering 2 against Atalanta and Milan, proving his ability to deliver against top-tier sides.
Defensively, Atalanta have conceded an average of 10.6 shots per game in Serie A, a figure closely aligned with the 11 Club Brugge allowed in their most recent outing.
⚪ Maxim De Cuyper
De Cuyper looks well positioned to register at least 1 shot, particularly given Atalanta’s attack-minded wing-backs, who often leave space in behind for wide players to exploit.
His consistency in this market is undeniable – he has recorded at least 1 shot in 8 of his 9 Champions League appearances and in 7 of his last 8 league outings. Across all competitions, he averages 1.15 shots per 90 minutes, reinforcing his reliability.
With Atalanta’s defensive vulnerabilities in mind, backing De Cuyper to test the goalkeeper again presents strong value.
📂 Atalanta v Club Brugge Cheat Sheet
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💻 Atalanta v Club Brugge Form and Tactics
Gian Piero Gasperini and Atalanta were left stunned in the reverse fixture as Club Brugge adopted an unexpected aggressive approach, including a high press which Atalanta struggled to cope with.
That said, at home, La Dea should be more comfortable and won’t be caught by surprise. As such, they’re likely to significantly improve on the 46% possession they managed on the road and may spend a lot of time knocking the ball around Club Brugge’s half.
Club Brugge have averaged just 16.2 touches in the opposition box – the fewest of any remaining team.
By contrast, Atalanta’s average of 28.9 – almost double that of their opponents.
🏁 Atalanta v Club Brugge Ref Watch
- Referee – Felix Zwayer
| Average Cards (Y / R) | 4.50 / 0.50 |
| Fouls Given | 18.50 |
| Penalties | 0.25 |
📺 How to Watch Atalanta v Club Brugge in the Champions League
📅 When is Atalanta v Club Brugge? / Tuesday, 18th February 2025, 20:00
🏟 Where is Atalanta v Club Brugge? / Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo)
📺 What TV Channel is Atalanta v Club Brugge on? / TNT Sports 1
🟨 …And who is the referee for Atalanta v Club Brugge? / Felix Zwayer 🇩🇪
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