Today Soccer Prediction Wednesday 12th February 2025

Club Brugge vs Atalanta, UEFA – Champions League, Jan Breydelstadion, 18:45

After barely advancing to the knockout stage, Club Brugge will seek to secure an advantage in the first leg of their Champions League playoff against Atalanta BC, as they meet at Jan Breydelstadion on Wednesday.

Although Brugge escaped elimination by a narrow margin, La Dea nearly secured direct advancement to the Round of 16, where the victor of this matchup will face either Lille or Aston Villa.

Despite a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on the final matchday, Club Brugge negotiated the inaugural 36-team league phase to extend their Champions League journey.

Finishing up in 24th position – the final qualifying spot – the Belgian side beat Villa and Sporting Lisbon along the way and surpassed most expectations.

Losing to City finally ended Brugge’s 20-match unbeaten run—which included 15 wins—but they survived and can now make only a second knockout-round appearance in the Champions League.

Although Club Brugge has proven tough to beat for several visitors, Atalanta are an impressive outfit away from home and can shut up shop when needed.

The Nerazzurri certainly have sufficient firepower to score at least once, and they should take a slim lead into next week’s second leg.

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