Club Brugge vs Arsenal, 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, League Phase
· UEFA Champions LeagueNoni Madueke nets twice as Arsenal march past Club Brugge
Noni Madueke scored twice to fire Arsenal to a 3-0 victory at Club Brugge and all-but assure their qualification for the Champions League knockout stages.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Attempt saved. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge). Assisted by Martín Zubimendi.
- 5': Foul by Carlos Forbs (Club Brugge).
- 5': Piero Hincapié (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlos Forbs.
- 8': Delay in match (Club Brugge).
- 9': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 9': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Joaquin Seys.
- 11': Attempt blocked. Aleksandar Stankovic (Club Brugge) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Raphael Onyedika.
- 12': Offside, Club Brugge. Hugo Siquet is caught offside.
- 12': Delay in match because of an injury Noni Madueke (Arsenal).
- 14': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 16': Foul by Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge).
- 16': Mikel Merino (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Foul by Piero Hincapié (Arsenal).
- 17': Nicolò Tresoldi (Club Brugge) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Attempt missed. Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 21': Piero Hincapié (Arsenal) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Myles Lewis-Skelly.
- 22': Attempt missed. Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) header from very close range is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli with a cross.
- 24': Attempt saved. Nicolò Tresoldi (Club Brugge) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by David Raya (Arsenal). Assisted by Carlos Forbs.
- 25': Goal! Club Brugge 0, Arsenal 1. Noni Madueke (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Martín Zubimendi.
- 27': Foul by Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge).
- 27': Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Raphael Onyedika.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Piero Hincapié (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli with a cross.
- 31': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Joaquin Seys.
- 32': Attempt missed. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 32': Attempt saved. Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge). Assisted by Martín Zubimendi.
- 34': Attempt blocked. Carlos Forbs (Club Brugge) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hugo Siquet.
- 35': Attempt missed. Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Carlos Forbs following a fast break.
- 37': Attempt saved. Carlos Forbs (Club Brugge) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by David Raya (Arsenal). Assisted by Hugo Siquet.
- 37': Foul by Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge).
- 37': Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Stankovic (Club Brugge) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Hans Vanaken.
- 43': Attempt saved. Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by David Raya (Arsenal). Assisted by Aleksandar Stankovic.
- 44': Attempt saved. Aleksandar Stankovic (Club Brugge) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by David Raya (Arsenal). Assisted by Hans Vanaken with a through ball.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Foul by Aleksandar Stankovic (Club Brugge).
- 45'+1': Mikel Merino (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+3': Attempt saved. Noni Madueke (Arsenal) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge). Assisted by Viktor Gyökeres.
- 45'+3': Attempt blocked. Noni Madueke (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 45'+4': Handball by Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal).
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Club Brugge 0, Arsenal 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Club Brugge 0, Arsenal 1.
- 47': Goal! Club Brugge 0, Arsenal 2. Noni Madueke (Arsenal) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Martín Zubimendi with a cross.
- 51': Attempt missed. Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli with a cross.
- 52': Foul by Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal).
- 52': Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Handball by Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge).
- 53': Attempt missed. Ben White (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 55': Attempt saved. Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by David Raya (Arsenal). Assisted by Aleksandar Stankovic.
- 56': Goal! Club Brugge 0, Arsenal 3. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Myles Lewis-Skelly.
- 56': Delay in match because of an injury Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal).
- 57': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 59': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Hugo Siquet.
- 61': Foul by Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge).
- 61': Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 62': Foul by Hugo Siquet (Club Brugge).
- 62': Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Substitution, Arsenal. Gabriel Jesus replaces Viktor Gyökeres.
- 63': Substitution, Arsenal. Riccardo Calafiori replaces Piero Hincapié.
- 65': Foul by Christian Nørgaard (Arsenal).
- 65': Nicolò Tresoldi (Club Brugge) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 65': Christian Nørgaard (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Corner, Club Brugge. Conceded by Riccardo Calafiori.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hans Vanaken.
- 67': Substitution, Club Brugge. Kaye Furo replaces Nicolò Tresoldi.
- 67': Substitution, Club Brugge. Bjorn Meijer replaces Hugo Siquet.
- 68': Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 68': Foul by Ben White (Arsenal).
- 68': Ben White (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 71': Attempt missed. Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Hans Vanaken.
- 71': Substitution, Arsenal. Bukayo Saka replaces Noni Madueke.
- 71': Substitution, Arsenal. Ethan Nwaneri replaces Martin Ødegaard.
- 72': Attempt saved. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge). Assisted by Mikel Merino.
- 73': Attempt saved. Kaye Furo (Club Brugge) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by David Raya (Arsenal). Assisted by Carlos Forbs with a through ball.
- 73': Bjorn Meijer (Club Brugge) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 73': Foul by Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).
- 74': Substitution, Club Brugge. Hugo Vetlesen replaces Raphael Onyedika.
- 74': Substitution, Club Brugge. Kyriani Sabbe replaces Joaquin Seys.
- 74': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Stankovic (Club Brugge) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Christos Tzolis with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 75': Attempt missed. Bjorn Meijer (Club Brugge) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Christos Tzolis.
- 78': Foul by Hugo Vetlesen (Club Brugge).
- 78': Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Ethan Nwaneri.
- 83': Substitution, Arsenal. Marli Salmon replaces Ben White.
- 83': Substitution, Club Brugge. Mamadou Diakhon replaces Carlos Forbs.
- 85': Attempt saved. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge). Assisted by Martín Zubimendi.
- 86': Attempt saved. Kyriani Sabbe (Club Brugge) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the top right corner by David Raya (Arsenal).
- 88': Foul by Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge).
- 88': Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Handball by Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal).
- 89': Handball by Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal).
- 90': Foul by Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal).
- 90': Kaye Furo (Club Brugge) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Aleksandar Stankovic (Club Brugge) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Stankovic (Club Brugge) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a set piece situation.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge). Assisted by Riccardo Calafiori.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gabriel Jesus.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge). Assisted by Martín Zubimendi.
- 90'+2': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Dani van den Heuvel.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Club Brugge 0, Arsenal 3.
- 0': Match ends, Club Brugge 0, Arsenal 3.
Statistics
 ARS |
BRU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 7 | Saves | 7 |
| 50.7 | Possession | 49.3 |
| 20 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 11 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 419 | Accurate Passes | 421 |
| 477 | Passes | 474 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 26 | Crosses | 15 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 32 | Long Balls | 45 |
| 22 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 11 | Tackles | 16 |
| 1.0 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 3 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 33 |
| 15 | Clearances | 33 |
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Jan Breydel Stadium
Location: Brugge, Belgium
Attendance: 26,464
Venue: Jan Breydel Stadium
Location: Brugge, Belgium
Attendance: 26,464
UEFA Champions League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 8 | +19 | 24 |
| 2 | Bayern Munich | 8 | +14 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 8 | +12 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | +10 | 17 |
Line-Ups
Club Brugge (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Dani van den Heuvel (GK) |
| 44 | Brandon Mechele |
| 4 | Joel Ordóñez |
| 65 | Joaquin Seys |
| 41 | Hugo Siquet |
| 20 | Hans Vanaken |
| 15 | Raphael Onyedika |
| 25 | Aleksandar Stankovic |
| 7 | Nicolo Tresoldi |
| 8 | Christos Tzolis |
| 9 | Carlos Forbs |
Arsenal (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Raya (GK) |
| 5 | Piero Hincapié |
| 16 | Christian Nørgaard  |
| 49 | Myles Lewis-Skelly |
| 4 | Ben White |
| 36 | Martín Zubimendi |
| 23 | Mikel Merino |
| 8 | Martin Ødegaard |
| 14 | Viktor Gyökeres |
| 11 | Gabriel Martinelli |
| 20 | Noni Madueke |
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