Overview
- Club Brugge host Atlético de Madrid at the Jan Breydelstadion on Wednesday in a single knockout play-off for a berth in the Champions League last 16.
- The hosts revived their campaign after a mid-group slump, following a 4-1 win over Monaco with a decisive 3-0 victory against Marseille to secure this play-off.
- Atlético arrive with mixed recent results, including a 3-0 league defeat to Rayo Vallecano, and have just one win from four European away games this season.
- Team news points to absences for Brugge including Dani van den Heuvel, Lynnt Audoor, Ludovit Reis and Jorne Spileers, while Atlético expect Pablo Barrios to remain out as Johnny Cardoso returns and newcomer Ademola Lookman continues his bright start.
- Historical head-to-head notes Brugge unbeaten at home against Atlético, and media previews have published predicted XIs and a forecast that tips a 3-1 away win.