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

Dive into Coral’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 capitalised on an early let off against Club Brugge, with Morten Hjulmand's early red card was downgraded to yellow after a VAR review in the 9th minute. Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika was booked in the 20th for a foul but the hosts broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when Geny Quenda slotted home, assisted by Geny Catamo. They doubled their lead just seven minutes later as Luis Suarez finished off another Catamo assist in the 31st and Sporting looked comfortable as the half ended.

The second half saw substitutions from both sides, with Sporting bringing on Hidemasa Morita for Joao Simoes in the 63rd, while Brugge introduced Nordin Tresoldi for Romeo Vermant around the same time. Christos Tzolis earned a yellow for Brugge in the 68th, but Sporting sealed the win with Trincao’s goal in the 70th, assisted by Quenda. Further changes followed, including Alisson Santos and S. Blopa coming on for Quenda and Catamo in the 76th, and late swaps like R. Ribeiro for Suarez and Matheus Reis for M. Araujo in the 86th, as Sporting cruised to a convincing victory.

Despite Club Brugge edging possession at 55% to Sporting CP’s 45%, it was the hosts who made better use of the ball, racking up 43 successful dribbles compared to Brugge’s 30, which helped them create more threatening attacks and ultimately secure the goals. Corners were close with Brugge leading 5-3, but Sporting’s 19 shots to Brugge’s 8 highlighted their sharper final-third play, turning opportunities into a 3-0 scoreline. Discipline-wise, Sporting picked up just one yellow card while Brugge had three, which might have disrupted their rhythm without leading to any reds.

Both teams used all five substitutions, with Sporting making changes like Hidemasa Morita replacing Joao Simoes at 63 minutes to freshen up midfield, followed by Alisson Santos for Geny Quenda and S. Blopa for Geny Catamo at 76, then R. Ribeiro for Luis Suarez and Matheus Reis for M. Araujo at 86. Brugge’s swaps included Nicolo Tresoldi for Romeo Vermant at 61, then C. Forbs replacing Hugo Vetlesen and A. Stankovic off for M. Diakhon at 74, with J. Seys coming off for Z. Romero and H. Siquet for J. Spileers at 81, but these couldn’t turn the tide as no penalties or injury-time goals were recorded for either side.

The game’s turning points came early for Sporting CP, starting with Geny Quenda’s opener in the 24th minute from a Geny Catamo assist, which shifted momentum firmly their way after a tense start marked by Morten Hjulmand’s yellow card in the 9th. Luis Suarez then doubled the lead in the 31st, again set up by Catamo, putting Brugge on the back foot despite their possession edge. Raphael Onyedika’s booking in the 20th added to Brugge’s frustrations, but they couldn’t capitalise.

In the second half, Trincao’s 70th-minute strike, assisted by Quenda, effectively killed off the contest after substitutions like Hidemasa Morita coming on for Joao Simoes at 63 minutes helped Sporting maintain control. Brugge’s changes, including Nicolo Tresoldi replacing Romeo Vermant at 61, brought fresh legs but no breakthrough, with further yellows for Christos Tzolis in the 68th and J. Seys in the 75th underscoring their struggles. Late swaps couldn’t spark a comeback, leaving Sporting dominant.

Sporting CP lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing their attacking midfielders like Geny Quenda and Geny Catamo to shine in creating chances, forming a key partnership that led to two first-half goals. The setup balanced control in the middle, where players like Morten Hjulmand provided bite, while forwards such as Luis Suarez and Trincao exploited spaces effectively.

Club Brugge also opted for a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on midfielders like Raphael Onyedika to anchor play, though their attacking partnerships struggled to click against Sporting’s defence. The formation aimed for width through players like Christos Tzolis, but without clear assists or goals, it couldn’t break down the hosts effectively.

Geny Quenda earned Man of the Match honours with a standout performance, scoring the opener in the 24th minute and providing the assist for Trincao’s goal in the 70th, showing real composure and creativity throughout. His dribbling and vision were key in unlocking Brugge’s defence, making him the heartbeat of Sporting’s attack 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)

This comfortable 3-0 win keeps Sporting CP in fine form, building momentum as they look to maintain their strong position in the league. Their next fixture will be a chance to carry this confidence forward against Estrela da Amadora, where they’ll aim to replicate the clinical finishing seen here.

Club Brugge will be disappointed with this 3-0 defeat, which highlights areas like finishing and discipline to address after picking up three yellow cards. Heading into their next match against Royal Antwerp, they’ll need to regroup and find ways to convert possession into goals to bounce back.

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