The second leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League playoff continues on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, as Atlético Madrid host Club Brugge KV at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Softfootball reports.
The first leg ended in a dramatic 3–3 draw, leaving everything to play for in Madrid. Atlético will need a strong performance at home to secure progression to the next round.
All eyes will be on Ademola Lookman, who joined Atlético from Atalanta BC on 1 February 2026 in a deal reportedly worth £30.3 million. Lookman made an immediate impact in the first leg, scoring in additional time of the first half. He also found the net in Atlético’s recent 4–2 victory over Espanyol, further cementing his importance to the team.
Seen by many fans as a transformative signing, Lookman could once again be decisive. One of his motivations for leaving Atalanta was to compete actively in the Champions League, making this clash even more significant on a personal level.
With qualification on the line, Atlético will rely heavily on Lookman’s pace, directness, and eye for goal as they aim to finish the job in front of their home supporters.
