Atlético Madrid - Club Brujas: atlético madrid - club brujas, Sørloth caza al Brujas y Atlético avanza a Octavos
atlético madrid - club brujas terminó 4-1 en el partido y 7-4 en el global, con una noche consagratoria de Sorloth que llevó a Atlético de Madrid a los Octavos de Final de la Champions League. El duelo siguió la tónica del empate 3-3 en la ida, en la que los Colchoneros habían perdido una ventaja de dos goles.
Match overview and site note
The piece opened with a site message inviting readers to stay on the current edition or switch to a preferred edition. On the pitch, Atlético de Madrid fulfilled expectations and beat Brujas 4-1 on the night, sealing a 7-4 aggregate win in the Playoff of the Champions to install themselves in the Octavos de Final of the competition.
Early lead and Mignolet’s role
Atlético took the initiative again when Sorloth scored the opening goal; that strike counted with the collaboration of goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. The goal put Atlético ahead after a first leg that had finished 3-3 and in which the Colchoneros had surrendered a two-goal advantage.
Visitor reaction before halftime
Brujas reacted before the end of the first half: from a corner Joel Ordóñez found the net to tie the game 1-1. The visitors might have gone into the break in front were it not for an impressive save by Oblak, who with a palm stopped the ball from crossing the goal line.
Second-half momentum and Cardoso
Just after the restart Johnny Cardoso (48’) took a rebound outside the area and unleashed a shot that threaded through several legs and ended up in the net to make it 2-1. That finish swung momentum back in Atlético’s favor and set the stage for Sorloth’s decisive contributions.
Collective play and Sorloth’s tripleta
Atlético extended the lead when Sorloth struck again after a strong collective move that involved Griezmann and Lookman, producing a second goal for the Norwegian. In the final minutes Sorloth completed his hat-trick with a precise strike inside the area, sealing the 4-1 scoreline on the night and the 7-4 aggregate margin.
Cholo Simeone’s night and reactions
It was a red-letter night for the men of Cholo Simeone and for the Norwegian forward, who for the moment is eclipsing Julián Álvarez. The result sends Atlético into the Octavos de Final, closing out the Playoff tie after a return match that delivered a clear 4-1 victory.
Final score: Atlético 4-1 Brujas (aggregate 7-4). Key moments included Sorloth’s three goals, Simon Mignolet’s involvement on the opener, Joel Ordóñez’s equalizer from a corner, Oblak’s goal-line save before halftime, Johnny Cardoso’s 48’ rebound finish, and the late Sorloth strike to complete the hat-trick.
