Solorth hat-trick sends Atlético past Brugge into Champions League 16

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·24 February 2026

Solorth hat-trick sends Atlético past Brugge into Champions League 16

After a draw in the first leg, Atlético de Madrid overcame Club Brugge this Wednesday in the Champions League playoffs, securing a spot in the round of 16. At the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, the Spanish team won 4-1, closing the match-up with a 7-4 aggregate score.

Alexander Sorloth (three times) and Johnny Cardoso scored for the home team, while Joel Ordóñez scored for the visitors.

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Match Situation

With the qualification secured, Atlético de Madrid will face the winner of the duel between Liverpool and Tottenham in the round of 16.

📋 Match Summary

🔴ATLÉTICO DE MADRID 4 X 1 CLUB BRUGGE🔵 🏆 Competition: Champions League 🏟️ Location: Riyadh Air Metropolitano 📅 Date: February 24, 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 2:45 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽Alexander Sorloth, at 23′ of the 1st Half (Atlético de Madrid) ⚽Joel Ordóñez, at 36′ of the 1st Half (Club Brugge) ⚽Johnny Cardoso, at 03′ of the 2nd Half (Atlético de Madrid) ⚽Alexander Sorloth, at 30′ of the 2nd Half (Atlético de Madrid) ⚽Alexander Sorloth, at 41′ of the 2nd Half (Atlético de Madrid)

How was the match?

At 23 minutes of the first half, goalkeeper Oblak launched the ball to the attack field, where Sorloth controlled it and finished with his left foot to open the scoring for Atlético de Madrid.

At 34, Joel Ordóñez needed medical attention after suffering a nosebleed. The defender returned to the field two minutes later and took advantage of a set-piece to head into the net and equalize the match for Brugge.

In the second half, Atlético regained the lead. After a rebound at the edge of the area, Johnny Cardoso controlled, adjusted, and finished to score the second goal.

At 30 minutes, in a counterattack, Sorloth scored after a cross from Lookman into the area. Eleven minutes later, the Norwegian scored his third goal of the match. The number 9 received from Ruggeri and completed into the net.