Sporting CP 3-0 Club Brugge: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments
Dive into Ladbrokes’ 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 3-0 Club Brugge Post-Match Review
Sporting CP took control early in the match, with M. Hjulmand picking up a yellow card in the 11th minute for the hosts, while Club Brugge’s R. Onyedika was booked in the 20th. The breakthrough came at 24 minutes when G. Quenda scored, assisted by G. Catamo, and Sporting doubled their lead shortly after at 31 minutes through L. Suarez, again assisted by Catamo. Club Brugge tried to respond but couldn’t find a way back before the hour mark.
In the second half, Club Brugge made a substitution at 61 minutes with R. Vermant coming off for N. Tresoldi, and Sporting CP responded at 63 minutes by bringing H. Morita on for J. Simoes. C. Tzolis received a yellow for Brugge at 68 minutes, but Sporting extended their lead at 70 minutes with Trincao’s goal, assisted by Quenda. J. Seys received a yellow card at 75 minutes after coming on earlier, but Sporting CP comfortably saw out the 3-0 victory.
Sporting CP 3-0 Club Brugge Statistics
Despite Club Brugge edging possession at 55% to Sporting CP’s 45%, the hosts were more clinical in attack, recording 43 successful dribbles compared to Brugge’s 30, which helped them create and convert chances effectively. Sporting CP also managed fewer corners (3 vs 5) but made their opportunities count, while the disciplinary stats showed Brugge picking up four yellow cards against Sporting’s one, potentially disrupting their rhythm.
Both sides used all five substitutions, with Sporting’s assists tally of three underlining their superior teamwork in the final third, contributing directly to the shutout win.
The lack of red cards or penalties kept the game flowing, though no injury-time goals were scored, allowing Sporting CP to maintain control without late drama.
Key Moments from Sporting CP 3-0 Club Brugge
The match’s decisive moments came in the first half with G. Quenda’s opener at 24 minutes, assisted by G. Catamo, followed quickly by L. Suarez’s strike at 31 minutes from another Catamo assist, establishing a commanding lead for Sporting CP. Trincao’s goal at 70 minutes, set up by Quenda, sealed the result and highlighted the hosts’ attacking efficiency.
Key substitutions included H. Morita replacing J. Simoes at 63 minutes for Sporting, while Brugge’s changes, such as N. Tresoldi coming on for R. Vermant at 61 minutes, failed to shift momentum, compounded by yellow cards to Onyedika, Tzolis, and Seys that hampered their efforts.
Sporting CP 3-0 Club Brugge Lineups
Sporting CP
Sporting CP lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with strong partnerships evident in midfield and attack, where players like G. Catamo provided key assists and Quenda contributed both a goal and an assist in standout roles.
Club Brugge
Club Brugge deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on midfield control to build play, though disciplinary issues and substitutions disrupted potential partnerships without yielding any assists or goals.
Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match
G. Quenda earned Man of the Match honours for Sporting CP with his goal at 24 minutes and assist for Trincao’s strike at 70 minutes, combining effectively with teammates to drive the team’s dominant performance.
Updated Form Guide
Sporting CP
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)
Club Brugge
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)
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Sporting CP
Sporting CP will aim to carry this convincing 3-0 victory into their next fixture, building on their clinical finishing and solid defence to maintain momentum in the competition.
Club Brugge
Club Brugge face the task of regrouping after this 3-0 defeat, addressing their lack of cutting edge and disciplinary lapses ahead of their upcoming match to get back on track.
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