Brugge v Atlético: Champions League date and kick-off confirmed | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid already knows the date and times for the UEFA Champions League play-off, where they will face Club Brugge. Just a few hours after learning their opponent, UEFA announced the match dates. Atlético has had the misfortune, so to speak, of having a short tie. They will play the first leg on Wednesday the 18th, starting at 21:00 Spanish time, in Bruges. The return leg will be on Tuesday the 24th, starting at 18:45, a time that has surprised the fans.

A draw that placed Atlético on the right side of the bracket, but first, they must overcome Brugge in a tie with confirmed dates and times. UEFA has also announced the rest of the play-off schedule.

History of the encounters against Brugge

In the history of European football, Atlético has faced the Belgians eight times, six of which were in the top European competition. In the head-to-head in the European Cup, the results are even, with two draws and two victories for each. The other two encounters took place in the European Cup Winners' Cup, with one victory for each team.

The last encounter was in the 2022/23 Champions League season. That season, matchday 3 of the old format was played in Bruges, with a home victory of 2-0. The return match, at the Metropolitano on the fourth matchday, ended in a goalless draw. A bad memory, which improves slightly if we go back to the 18/19 season. Back then, Atlético won at home (3-1) and did not get past a draw on Belgian soil (0-0).

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