The hosts are going to be under pressure, while the Gunners will be pushing for yet another win. Arsenal are likely to outplay Club Brugge in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash
Match info: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Jan Breydel Stadion, Bruges
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 9 pm Nigerian time
On the cusp of qualification for the last 16 of the 2025-26 Champions League, perfect Arsenal endeavour to punch their ticket to the next round in Wednesday's battle with Club Brugge at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
The Gunners taught Bayern Munich a footballing lesson in a 3-1 home triumph on matchday five, whereas their hosts were taken down 3-0 by Sporting Lisbon and face the prospect of early elimination after a managerial change.
Head-to-head:
- Both of these sides are going to face one another for the first time.
- Arsenal have won three of their last five games.
- Club Brugge have won two of their last five matches.
- Arsenal are top of the Champions League group phase.
- Club Brugge are 17th on the log.
Form:
- Club Brugge in the Champions League: W-L-L-D-L
- Club Brugge in all competitions: W-L-L-W-L
- Arsenal in the Champions League: W-W-W-W-W
- Arsenal in all competitions: W-W-D-W-L
Team News:
- Club Brugge will not have Zaid Abner Romero and Nordin Jackers in action. They are injured. Ludovit Reis and Lynnt Audoor are likely to sit out due to a lack of fitness.
- Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Cristhian Mosquera will not be in action for Arsenal. They are injured. William Saliba and Riccardo Calafiori are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.
Player(s) to watch:
- Nicolo Tresoldi will be keen to put in top efforts so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Gunners. In four UEFA Champions League matches this season, he has three goal involvements. Tresoldi will now be looking to add more to his tally.
- Gabriel Martinelli He has been the top performer for Arsenal in the UCL this season. He has scored four goals and also has an assist to his name in four appearances in the European competition. The Brazilian winger will lead the attack from the left and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.