Alexander Sorloth's hat-trick fired Atletico Madrid past Club Brugge

Club Brugge ultimately crumbled against Alexander Sorloth at the Metropolitano, as the Norwegian marksman decided an entertaining clash with ruthless finishing. After Joel Ordonez cancelled out Sorloth’s opener, Johnny Cardoso blasted Atletico ahead, allowing Sorloth to add two late goals, cementing the home win.

Diego Simeone’s side, chasing their first title in this competition, started sluggishly but struck first via "route one" football; Oblak found Sorloth, who overpowered his marker and beat a fumbling Simon Mignolet. However, history repeated itself again when Ordonez equalized from close range before halftime.

Following a vital Oblak save denying Hugo Vetlesen, Cardoso reclaimed the lead with a powerful edge-of-the-box strike. Atletico remained anxious until Sorloth provided security. He converted a cutback following intricate play between Ademola Lookman and Antoine Griezmann, then volleyed Matteo Ruggeri’s delivery for his hat-trick. Now boasting ten goals in 2026, Sorloth remains lethal despite frequent rotation within the Spanish squad.