Can Atalanta mount a comeback and walk over to the next stage, or will Club Brugge continue their dream run in the competition? Atalanta’s Champions League campaign hangs in the balance after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the first leg. The Belgian outfit delivered a spirited performance, taking full advantage of their home support to claim a narrow victory.
Atalanta vs Club Brugge: when are the champions league playoffs?
Atalanta will welcome Club Brugge to the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, for a pivotal Champions League playoffs—Second-Leg showdown, kicking off at 21:00 CET.
Atalanta known for their attacking football, must produce a strong response in Bergamo. The combination of Mateo Retegui and Ademola Lookman (how is hoping to come back from injury) will be crucial in breaking down a disciplined Club Brugge side that has shown resilience throughout the competition.
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Club Brugge, meanwhile, will look to protect their lead while remaining dangerous on the counter. The Belgian side knows that an away goal in Italy could put the tie beyond Atalanta’s reach.
It is a suprise to see Atalanta struggling even though they are currently doing well being 3rd in Seria A with 51 points. In addition to that, they were able to held flying Barcelona to a draw in the last match of the group stage.
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