Club Brugge 4-1 Monaco: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Club Brugge 4-1 Monaco in the Champions League on Thursday, 18 September 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Club Brugge delivered a commanding performance against Monaco, securing a 4-1 victory at home in the Champions League. The result was somewhat surprising given Monaco's recent form, which included three wins in their last five matches. Club Brugge, on the other hand, had been inconsistent, with a loss and a draw in their recent domestic outings. However, they capitalised on their home advantage, extending their impressive run in European competition following two convincing wins against Rangers.

Hans Vanaken was the standout player for Club Brugge, contributing significantly with a goal and an assist. His performance was pivotal in breaking Monaco's resistance before halftime. The early yellow card for Simon Mignolet and a missed penalty by Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche set the tone for a game where Club Brugge dominated, ending Monaco's hopes of a comeback with a late goal from substitute Mamadou Diakhon.

The statistics from the match largely align with Club Brugge's convincing victory. Despite Monaco having a slight edge in possession at 51%, Club Brugge's efficiency was evident in their 88% successful dribble rate compared to Monaco's 33%. This efficiency translated into more effective attacking play, as evidenced by Club Brugge's three assists against Monaco's one.

The number of corners was close, with Monaco taking one more than Club Brugge, but it was the Belgian side that capitalised on their opportunities. The yellow cards were evenly distributed, but the real story was in the injury time goal by Monaco, which did little to change the outcome of the match. Overall, the stats reflect a game where Club Brugge was more clinical and controlled despite not dominating possession.

The match's turning point came early with Monaco's missed penalty by Maghnes Akliouche in the 10th minute, setting a tone of missed opportunities for the visitors. Club Brugge capitalised on this, with Nicolo Tresoldi scoring in the 32nd minute, followed by goals from Raphael Onyedika and Hans Vanaken before halftime, effectively sealing the game's outcome.

In the second half, Club Brugge continued to assert their dominance, with Mamadou Diakhon adding a fourth goal in the 75th minute. Monaco managed a late consolation goal from substitute Anssumane Fati in injury time, but it was too little too late. The key moments clearly illustrate Club Brugge's control and Monaco's inability to mount a significant challenge.

Club Brugge lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Simon Mignolet in goal and a backline of Kyriani Sabbe, Joel Ordóñez, Brandon Mechele, and Bjorn Meijer. The midfield was anchored by Aleksandar Stanković and Raphael Onyedika, with Hans Vanaken playing a pivotal role in the attacking midfield. Up front, Nicolò Tresoldi led the line, supported by Carlos Forbs and Christos Tzolis.

The lineup saw no surprises, but the impact of substitutions was notable. Mamadou Diakhon, brought on in the 61st minute, scored the fourth goal, while other substitutes helped maintain the team's momentum. Hans Vanaken's performance was particularly noteworthy, as he not only scored but also provided an assist, showcasing his influence on the game.

Monaco deployed a 4-2-2-2 formation, with Philipp Köhn in goal and a defense consisting of Vanderson, Eric Dier, Christian Mawissa, and Caio Henrique. The midfield was controlled by Aladji Bamba and Lamine Camara, with Maghnes Akliouche and Takumi Minamino playing just behind the forwards Mika Biereth and Folarin Balogun.

The lineup was as expected, but the impact of substitutions was mixed. Anssumane Fati, introduced in the 63rd minute, scored a late goal, but it was not enough to change the game's outcome. The early missed penalty by Akliouche and the subsequent substitutions did little to alter Monaco's fortunes, highlighting a lack of effective response to Club Brugge's dominance.

Hans Vanaken was rightfully named Bwin’s Man of the Match for his outstanding performance against Monaco. Scoring one goal and providing one assist, Vanaken was instrumental in Club Brugge's victory. His contribution extended beyond direct goal involvement, as he created two big chances and made four key passes, showcasing his pivotal role in the team's attacking play.

• Win: 4-1 vs Monaco (H)

• Loss: 1-4 vs Club Brugge (A)

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