Bruges, Belgium – Club Brugge and Atlético Madrid are set to clash at the Jan Breydelstadion this Wednesday, February 18, as both teams vie for a spot in the next round of the UEFA Champions League. The match comes after an irregular league phase for both sides, with Club Brugge finishing 19th and Atlético Madrid 14th.
Club Brugge enters the match with momentum, having recently defeated Marseille 3-0 and Kairat Almaty 4-1 in their last two Champions League matches. Atlético Madrid, however, stumbled against Bodo/Glimt and drew 1-1 with Galatasaray, leaving them in a less favorable position.
Historically, the two teams have faced each other eight times in UEFA competitions, with a balanced record of three wins each and two draws. Their last encounter was a goalless draw in the group stage of the 2022/23 season.
What Time Does Club Brugge vs. Atlético Madrid Kick-Off?
- City: Bruges, Belgium
- Stadium: Jan Breydelstadion
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 18
- Kick-off Time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. BST
- Referee: Glenn Nyberg (SWE)
- VAR: Jarred Gillett (ENG)
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- Club Brugge: 1 win
- Atlético Madrid: 2 wins
- Draws: 2
- Last match between both: Oct. 12, 2022 – Atlético Madrid 0-0 Club Brugge – Champions League Matchday 4
Last 5 Games
| Bruges | Atlético de Madrid |
|---|---|
| Cercle Brugge 1-2 Bruges Feb. 15, 2026 |
Rayo Vallecano 3-0 Atlético de Madrid Feb. 15, 2026 |
| Bruges 3-0 Standard Liege Feb. 8, 2026 |
Atlético de Madrid 4-0 Barcelona Feb. 12, 2026 |
| Union St. Gilloise 1-0 at Bruges Feb. 1, 2026 |
Atlético de Madrid 0-1 Real Betis Jan. 8, 2026 |
| Bruges 3-0 Marseille Jan. 28, 2026 |
Real Betis 0-5 Atlético de Madrid Feb. 5, 2026 |
| Brujas 4-3 Zulte Waregem Jan. 24, 2026 |
Levante 0-0 Atlético de Madrid Jan. 31, 2026 |
How to Watch Club Brugge vs. Atlético de Madrid on Television and Streaming Online?
| Country | TV Channel / Streaming Online |
|---|---|
| USA | CBS Sports, Paramount+ and fuboTV |
| Mexico | Fox One |
| Spain | Movistar and Movistar+ |
Latest News from Bruges
Barcelona is reportedly interested in 18-year-old Jesse Bisiwu, a promising talent in Belgian football.
It is true that Barcelona is following Jesse closely and is one of the clubs that is actively following his situation. However, we are managing the situation calmly, step by step
Mobindi Marthi
Possible Lineup of Bruges against Atlético de Madrid (4-5-1)
Simón Mignolet. Kyriani Sabbe, Joel Ordeñez, Brandon Mechele, Joaquin Seys; Carlos Forbs, Aleksandar Stankovic, Raphael Onyedika, Mamadou Diakhon, Hans Vanaken; Nicolo Tresoldi
Latest News from Atlético de Madrid
Reportedly, there is internal discord within the Atlético Madrid squad, highlighted by Jan Oblak’s criticism of his teammates following their 3-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano, where he stated they had thrown away LaLiga.
In response, coach Diego Simeone clarified that the result was due to the opponent playing better, not a lack of effort from his players.
I don’t think it was because of intensity, neither because of intensity nor attitude. Nor for lack of desire. The team played badly and that’s it. The opponent has played better and, has had more chances to win. I do not agree with what Oblak commented. Today the team played poorly and the rival was superior
Diego Simeone
SI Football Forecast
If things go according to plan, the visitors should win this first leg of the playoffs, arriving as favorites. However, it won’t be an easy duel for Atlético, who have been inconsistent this season, so a win would likely be by a narrow margin and conceding goals to the rival.
Bruges 1-2 Atlético de Madrid
