The UEFA Champions League match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge is generating significant interest among football enthusiasts. Scheduled for February 12, 2025, at 12:45 PM ET, the match will be broadcasted live on Paramount+. Atalanta enters this fixture as the favorite to secure a victory, bolstered by their strong home performance and overall squad depth . This matchup is particularly crucial as it represents a pivotal moment in the knockout stage of the tournament.
The hosts want to return to the round of 16 for the first time since the 2020-21 season, while visiting teams from Belgium hope to advance to the next phase for the second time in three seasons.
Atalanta entered this playoffs as a leading team after finishing ninth in the Champions League league phase. However, they had to be disappointed for failing to qualify straight into the round of 16. In the last match of the league phase, they were still in seventh position before finally being shifted to the playoffs after only drawing 2-2 against Barcelona.
Gian Piero Gasperini's side appear to be ending the first leg with a draw after Mario Pasalic scored the equalizer in the 41st minute to reply to Ferran Jutgla's starting goal. However, there was a controversial incident in stoppage time when the referee awarded a penalty to Club Brugge after Isak Hien was deemed to have fouled Gustaf Nilsson in the box.
Atalanta BC possible starting lineup: Patricio; Posch, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Retegui
Club Brugge possible starting lineup: Mignolet; Seys, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Jashari, Oyedika; Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis; Jutgla
Atalanta’s performance was not up to the mark in the first leg. They will have to drop a special performance here if they want to get to the next stage. Even at home, they are likely to be under pressure as this match will decide their future in the current UCL season. The Serie A side conceded a late goal which led to their defeat in the first leg.
Despite recent inconsistency in form for Atalanta—having won only one out of their last six matches—predictions remain optimistic regarding their chances against Club Brugge . With Brugge holding a narrow advantage from the first leg at 2-1, Atalanta must not only win but also overcome this deficit to advance further in the tournament. This adds an intriguing layer of pressure that could influence both teams' performances on match day.
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