Atlético Madrid thrash Brugge, reach Champions League last 16 | OneFootball

Atlético Madrid defeated Bruges 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League playoff clash. Alexander Sorloth scored a hat-trick and takes the match ball home.

The first goal of the match was scored by the Norwegian at the 23rd minute. Oblak kicked from the goal in what turned out to be a magnificent assist. The striker controlled the ball with his knee and then fired a left-footed shot that benefited from the Bruges goalkeeper’s lack of effectiveness in stopping the attempt.

In the second half, with the match at 2-1 in favor of the Spanish team, Sorloth appeared again to seal the tie and secure a place in the round of 16.

In the 76th minute, as Bruges searched for an equalizer, Simeone recovered the ball, and Llorente launched it forward for Sorloth to chase. The Norwegian passed to Lookman, who played a one-two with Griezmann inside the box and then squared the ball again for Sorloth, who was left alone at the penalty spot to make it 3-1.

Five minutes later, the Norwegian appeared again to seal the victory. Short corner for Atlético Madrid on the left. Griezmann passed to Mendoza, who saw Ruggeri arriving. The Italian sent a cross to the far post, and the striker arrived unmarked to score with his right foot at mid-height, making it 4-1 for the Colchoneros.

It’s Sorloth’s fifth goal in this Champions League in 10 matches played. The star of the night, taking the match ball home as a souvenir.

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