Sporting CP 3-0 Club Brugge: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Sporting CP 3-0 Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Sporting CP took advantage of an early let-off when Morten Hjulmand's red was downgraded to a yellow after a VAR check in the ninth minute for a high boot. Club Brugge saw Raphael Onyedika booked in the 20th minute, and Geovany Quenda opened the scoring in the 24th minute, assisted by Geny Catamo. Luis Suarez doubled the lead in the 31st minute, again with Catamo providing the assist as Sporting maintained their dominance into the break.

The second half saw substitutions from both sides, with Club Brugge making their first change in the 61st minute as Roneo Vermant was replaced by Nicolo Tresoldi, while Sporting brought on Hidemasa Morita for Joao Simoes in the 63rd. Christos Tzolis received a yellow for Club Brugge in the 68th, and Trincao extended Sporting’s lead to 3-0 in the 70th minute, assisted by Quenda. Further changes followed as Club Brugge tried to get back into the game to no avail. Joaquin Seys being booked in the 75th for Club Brugge as Sporting comfortably saw out the win without conceding.

Despite Club Brugge holding 55% possession compared to Sporting CP’s 45%, the hosts were more clinical, converting their chances into a 3-0 victory. Sporting recorded 43 successful dribbles against Brugge’s 30, highlighting their effectiveness in breaking lines, and they earned three corners to Brugge’s five, though this didn’t translate into goals for the visitors. Club Brugge picked up three yellow cards to Sporting’s one, potentially disrupting their rhythm, and both teams used all five substitutions, with Sporting’s changes including Alisson Santos replacing Geovany Quenda and Sergio Blopa for Geny Catamo at 76 minutes, helping maintain control.

Sporting created the better chances on the night and despite their ability to keep possession, Brugge lacked creativity in the final third. VAR stepped in to downgrade Hjulmand's red to a yellow after just 9 minutes and the substitution timings—such as Club Brugge’s double change at 74 minutes with Carlos Forbs being replaced by Hugo Vetlesen and Aleksandar Stankovic coming off for Mamadou Diakhon—aimed to inject energy but couldn’t shift the momentum.

The match’s decisive moments came in the first half, with Geovany Quenda’s goal in the 24th minute, assisted by Geny Catamo, breaking the deadlock after an early yellow for Morten Hjulmand. Luis Suarez added the second in the 31st, again from a Catamo assist, establishing a commanding lead. In the second half, Trincao’s 70th-minute strike, set up by Quenda, sealed the result, while substitutions like Hidemasa Morita coming on for Joao Simoes at 63 minutes helped Sporting manage the game effectively.

Club Brugge’s efforts were hampered by yellow cards, including one for Christos Tzolis in the 68th and Joaquin Seys in the 75th, limiting their comeback potential. Their substitutions, such as Romeo Vermant being replaced by Nicolo Tresoldi at 61 minutes and later changes at 74 and 81 minutes, aimed to spark a response but failed to create meaningful opportunities against a solid Sporting defence.

Sporting CP lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, allowing for fluid attacking transitions with players like Geovany Quenda and Geny Catamo forming a potent partnership on the flanks, providing assists and width. The setup supported Luis Suarez effectively in the central role, while the defensive midfield duo of Hjulmand and Simões offered defensive stability despite an early booking.

Club Brugge deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on possession through midfielders like Raphael Onyedika, though bookings disrupted their flow. The formation aimed to exploit wide areas, but partnerships in attack struggled to break down Sporting’s defence effectively.

Geovany Quenda earned Man of the Match honours for his goal in the 24th minute and assist for Trincao’s strike in the 70th, combining effectively with teammates to drive Sporting’s victory. His involvement in key moments underlined his impact before being replaced by Alisson Santos in the 76th minute.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Club Brugge (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Juventus (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Olympique Marseille (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Napoli (A)
• Win: 4-1 vs Kairat (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Sporting CP (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs FC Barcelona (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs FC Bayern München (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Atalanta (A)
• Win: 4-1 vs Monaco (H)

Sporting CP’s convincing 3-0 win boosts their confidence in the competition, showcasing clinical finishing despite lower possession. They next face a domestic league fixture against Estrela Amadora, where maintaining this form will be key to their title aspirations.

Club Brugge’s defeat leaves them reflecting on missed opportunities despite possession dominance, with discipline issues from three yellow cards proving costly. Their upcoming match against Royal Antwerp offers a chance to regroup and address attacking deficiencies in the league.

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