[Champions League] Despite facing the lowest-ranked playoff team, Atalanta is unlikely to have an easy match, Brugge will put up a fight.

Club Brugge

Atalanta

Match Stats

Club Brugge secured a last-minute playoff spot, scraping through despite losing 1-3 to Manchester City in the final group-stage match. They benefited from their rivals’ missteps, finishing 24th in the rankings. Over their eight group-stage matches, they accumulated 11 points with a goal difference of 8:11. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with two draws, two losses, and one win in their last five matches. The sole victory came in their most recent league outing.

Atalanta, meanwhile, had a strong League Phase but narrowly missed out on the top-eight due to a 2-2 draw against Barcelona in their final group-stage match. The Bergamo club collected 15 points over eight matches, finishing just one point behind three teams that qualified for the next round. They ranked 9th overall, earning a tie against the 24th-ranked Brugge. However, their form has also been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. Ahead of this match, Atalanta thrashed Hellas Verona 5-0 in Serie A.