Dramatic Last-Minute Penalty Seals Club Brugge's Victory Over Atalanta in Champions League Play-Off

2025-03-01

Club Brugge secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Atalanta in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off, thanks to a controversial stoppage-time penalty. The match, held at the Jan Breydel Stadium on February 12, 2025, saw Club Brugge dominate early, with Ferran Jutgla opening the scoring in the 15th minute after a brilliant assist from Chemsdine Talbi. However, Atalanta equalized just before halftime through Mario Pasalic, who headed in a cross from Davide Zappacosta.

The game appeared to be heading for a draw until the 94th minute, when substitute Gustaf Nilsson went down in the penalty area under contact from Atalanta’s Isak Hien. Referee Umut Meler awarded the penalty, and Nilsson calmly converted to give Club Brugge the lead. The decision sparked outrage from Atalanta’s players and manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who stormed down the tunnel in protest.

Atalanta, missing seven players due to illness and injury, including key forward Ademola Lookman, now face an uphill battle in the second leg in Bergamo. The winner of this tie will advance to face either Lille or Aston Villa in the round of 16. The controversial ending has set the stage for a highly anticipated second leg, with both teams eager to secure their place in the next round.

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