Sørloth hat trick and Cardoso strike send Atlético into Champions League last 16

Atlético 4-1 Club Brugge (Feb 24, 2026) Game Analysis – ESPN Skip to main content Skip to navigation ESPN NFL NFL NBA NBA NCAAM NCAAM NCAAW NCAAW MLB MLB NHL NHL Soccer Soccer More Sports More Sports Watch Watch Fantasy Fantasy Where to Watch Search Atlético v Club Brugge 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, Knockout Round Playoffs Atlético Madrid Atlético ATM 4 FT Agg. 7-4 Club Brugge Club Brugge BRU 1 Alexander Sørloth – 23', 76', 87' Johnny Cardoso – 48' Joel Ordóñez – 36' 2nd Leg – Atlético Madrid advance 7-4 on aggregate Summary Report Commentary Statistics Line-Ups Sørloth hat trick, Cardoso stunner puts Atlético in UCL last 16 By PA Updated: Feb 24, 2026, 02:52 pm Facebook Facebook Messenger Twitter Email Alexander Sørloth scored a hat trick as Atlético Madrid secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 4-1 second-leg playoff win against Club Brugge . With the tie evenly poised at 3-3 following an explosive first rubber in Belgium , Diego Simeone’s side opened the scoring at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano through Sørloth after 23 minutes. The Norway striker raced on to Jan Oblak’s long kick downfield and after holding off Brandon Mechele , he managed to get a fierce left-footed shot away which squirmed underneath Simon Mignolet in the visitors’ goal. Alexander Sørloth celebrates completing his hat trick in Atlético Madrid's win over Club Brugge. Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP via Getty Images Mignolet should have done better, and Atleti would have been keen to build on their advantage. However, Brugge were back in the contest just 13 minutes later when Joel Ordóñez headed home from a corner to level the playoff at four goals apiece. But the Spanish team were back ahead inside three minutes of the second half after United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso picked up the ball on the edge of the penalty area and lashed home a brilliant half-volley. Brugge went in search of an equaliser, but Sørloth netted his second with 14 minutes to go when he scored from close range following a neat interchange between substitutes Ademola Lookman and Antoine Griezmann . The impressive Sørloth then completed his treble in the 87th minute with his 15th goal of the season as Atleti finalised a 7-4 aggregate triumph. They will next play Liverpool or Tottenham for a place in the quarter-finals. Game Information Riyadh Air Metropolitano 12:45 PM , February 24, 2026 Coverage : Paramount+ Madrid , Spain UEFA Champions League News Champions League live updates: Inter-Bodø/Glimt, Newcastle-Qarabag Enjoy all the action from today's UEFA Champions League matches, including Internazionale vs. Bodø/Glimt and Newcastle United vs. Qarabag. Sørloth hat trick, Cardoso stunner puts Atlético in UCL last 16 Alexander Sørloth scored a hat trick as Atlético Madrid secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 4-1 second-leg playoff win against Club Brugge. Kylian Mbappé (knee) likely out for Real Madrid vs. Benfica – sources Kylian Mbappé is unlikely to be fit for Real Madrid's Champions League playoff second leg with Benfica as he continues to struggle with a knee problem, sources have told ESPN. All UEFA Champions League News Terms of Use Privacy Policy Interest-Based Ads EU Privacy Rights Cookie Policy Manage Privacy Preferences © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.