Atletico throw away two leads in six-goal thriller at Club Brugge | OneFootball

Atlético Madrid were left frustrated after surrendering two separate leads in a chaotic 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the first leg of their Champions League play-off in Belgium.

Diego Simeone’s side made the perfect start. Julián Álvarez calmly converted an early penalty after a VAR review spotted a handball, and Atlético looked firmly in control when Ademola Lookman turned in a corner at the back post just before the break.

Yet the two-goal cushion proved anything but secure. Brugge came flying out after half-time and struck twice in quick succession. Raphael Onyedika reacted quickest after Jan Oblak had made a sharp save, before Nicolò Tresoldi bundled in from close range to turn the tie on its head.

Atlético regrouped and thought they had edged back in front for good when Joel Ordóñez diverted Marcos Llorente’s cross into his own net with 10 minutes remaining.

But there was one final twist. Deep into stoppage time, Christos Tzolis drilled home from a tight angle to ensure the sides head to Madrid level.

It leaves everything to play for in the return leg, with Atlético still searching for a first away win against Brugge.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

Club Brugge 0, Atletico Madrid 1. Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid scores the penalty with a right-footed shot.

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GOALAtlético de Madrid: Julián Álvarez (Atlético de Madrid) scores penalty-kick!

Julián Álvarez scores goal number 5 in the competition (8 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Giuliano Simeone from Atletico Madrid took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Antoine Griezmann.

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Missed opportunity. Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.

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Opportunity wasted. Giuliano Simeone of Atletico Madrid attempted a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.

Club Brugge 0, Atletico Madrid 2. Ademola Lookman scores for Atletico Madrid with a right-footed shot from close range into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Antoine Griezmann, who headed the ball after a corner kick.

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GOAL Atlético de Madrid: Ademola Lookman (Atlético de Madrid) scores!

Ademola Lookman scores goal number 2 in the competition (8 matches)

Club Brugge has scored, bringing the score to 1-2 against Atletico Madrid. Raphael Onyedika from Club Brugge fired a right-footed shot from close range, finding the center of the net following a corner kick.

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GOAL Club Brugge: Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge) scores!

Raphael Onyedika scores goal number 2 in the competition (6 matches)

It's now 2-2 between Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid. Nicolò Tresoldi scores for Club Brugge with a right-footed shot from close range into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Mamadou Diakhon, who delivered a precise cross.

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GOAL Club Brugge: Nicolo Tresoldi (Club Brugge) scores!

Nicolo Tresoldi scores goal number 3 in the competition (9 matches)

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GOAL Club Brugge: Joel Ordóñez (Club Brugge) socres an own goal!

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GOAL Club Brugge: Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge) scores!

Christos Tzolis scores goal number 2 in the competition (8 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Shandre Campbell from Club Brugge took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the bar and to the left. The assist came from Romeo Vermant.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match