Brugge face tough challenge without Onyedika in UCL return leg
Raphael Onyedika will miss Club Brugge’s crucial UEFA Champions League return leg against Atletico Madrid due to suspension. Both head coach Ivan Leko and former striker Marc Degryse have expressed concern over the impact of his absence. Onyedika was instrumental in the first leg, scoring and assisting to help Brugge secure a 3-3 draw. The team now faces the challenge of finding a new tactical approach for the decisive match in Spain.
Match highlights
- Raphael Onyedika received a suspension after being booked in the 76th minute for a foul on Marcos Llorente during the first leg.
- He scored in the 51st minute and assisted Christos Tzolis’s 89th-minute equaliser, helping Brugge come back from two goals down.
- Head coach Ivan Leko described Onyedika’s absence as a significant blow and said the team must find another solution.
- Former striker Marc Degryse warned that Brugge may struggle to replicate their energy and defensive stability without Onyedika.
- The tie stands at 3-3 on aggregate, and Brugge must deliver a strong performance in Spain to advance without their key midfielder.
