Club Bruges receives AS Monaco on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 6:45 pm for a Champions League match. This duel is exciting, given the recent performances of the two teams and their contrasting history. Bruges posted a solid dynamic with three wins, one draw and one defeat in his last five games. Their attack is particularly effective, with 11 goals scored and only 3 conceded. However, the team will have to deal with the absences of R. Vermaant and J. Seys, although the Bruges collective has already demonstrated its ability to compensate for these losses. Monaco has a slightly less brilliant but always respectable record, with three victories and two recent defeats. Their attack scored 9 goals, but their defense remains perfect. The team will have to deal with the major absences of Paul Pogba, L. Hradecky and A. Fati, which could impact their ability to resist the Brugesian assaults.

Historically, both teams faced each other twice, with a victory for Bruges and a draw. Monaco has never succeeded in defeating the Belgian club, a fact that could affect their morale. For this meeting, AS Monaco coach Adi Hütter should maintain his usual 4-4-2 tactical scheme. The likely composition includes Köhn as guardian, Vanderson, Dier (cap.), Mawissa and Henrique in defense, and Akliouche, Camara, Bamba, Minamino in midfield. In attack, Balogun and Biereth should be aligned. On the Bruges side, Nicky Hayen will probably choose a 4-3-3 with Mignolet as guard, Sabbe, Ordóñez, Mechele and Meijer in defense, and Onyedika, Stańkovič, Vanaken (cap.) in the middle. Foerbs, Tzolis and Tresoldi should compose the attack.

The meeting will be broadcast live on Canal+ on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 6:45 p.m. AS Monaco has convened a group of 23 players for this trip, with Fati returning to the squad. However, the team will face significant absences, including the injuries of Denis Zakaria and Salisu. The group included Köhn, Liénard and Stawiecki as guards, Teze, Vanderson, Dier, Kehrer, Mawissa, Ouattara and Henrique in defence, and Camara, Bamba, Minamino, Akliouche, Coulibaly, Fati and Idumbo in midfield. In attack, Biereth, Balogun and Ilenikhena are present. Club Bruges will seek to capitalize on its good form to dominate its French rival, while Monaco hopes to surprise in Belgium.