2019-20 UEFA Champions League – Club Brugge vs Real Madrid Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Club Brugge vs Real Madrid kick off? Wednesday 11th December, 2019 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Club Brugge vs Real Madrid being played? Jan Breydelstadion
What TV channel is Club Brugge vs Real Madrid on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to UEFA Champions League matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Club Brugge vs Real Madrid in the UK? Subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Where can I get tickets for Club Brugge vs Real Madrid?
Club Brugge – https://www.clubbrugge.be/nl/tickets
Real Madrid – https://www.realmadrid.com/en/tickets
What was the score in the last meeting between Club Brugge & Real Madrid? Real Madrid 2-2 Club Brugge
THE TEAM NEWS
CLUB BRUGGE
- Club Brugge are in pole position to seal third spot in Group A but will want to confirm their own fate with a victory in their final game.
- Brugge earned a valiant point at the Bernabeu when the two teams last met and the Belgian side will be buoyed by that effort.
- Diatta and Clinton Mata will both sit out after they saw red for their celebration after their late equaliser against Galatasaray.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Mignolet; Balanta, Mechele, Deli, Sobol; Rits, Vormer, Vanaken; Dennis, Okereke, Schrijvers
Unavailable: Diatta (Suspended), Clinton Mata (Suspended), Mitrovic (Injured)
Doubtful:
REAL MADRID
- Real Madrid have sealed second place in Group A and are on a nine-match unbeaten run in all competitions but that could come under threat.
- With qualification into the last 16 already secure, Madrid may opt to send a weakened side to Belgium as they focus on La Liga.
- The Spaniards are already struggling with injuries and will not want to risk further knocks in what is a meaningless contest to them.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Courtois; Odriozola, Eder Militao, Varane, Mendy; Modric, Valverde, Casemiro; Isco, Jovic, Rodrygo
Unavailable: Marco Asensio (Injured), James Rodriguez (Injured), Lucas Vazquez (Injured), Hazard (Injured), Nacho (Injured), M. Diaz (Out of favour), Marcelo (Injured), Kroos (Rested), Sergio Ramos (Rested)
Doubtful: Bale (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Club Brugge will be confident of progressing to the Europa League as they sit in third place in Group A but a win here over Real Madrid would confirm their spot. The visitors look set to send an under-strength side to Belgium and that should make this a very open game with plenty of goals.
