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Club Brugge vs Arsenal: Match Preview | UCL | Dec 10, 2025
Arsenal travel to Jan Breydel Stadium to face Club Brugge in a pivotal UEFA Champions League league-phase clash, chasing a sixth straight win to clinch a top-eight spot and direct passage to the knockout stages.
The UEFA Champions League league-phase Matchday 6 fixture between Club Brugge and Arsenal took place on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, Belgium.
Arsenal head to the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges for a crucial UEFA Champions League league-phase clash against Club Brugge, aiming to extend their perfect record to six wins from six and secure a top-eight finish for direct knockout-stage qualification.
The Gunners, the only unbeaten side in the competition, have dominated Europe with 15 goals scored and just one conceded across five matches, including triumphs over Bayern Munich (3-1), Atletico Madrid, and Athletic Club. However, their momentum was halted by a dramatic 2-1 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa on December 6, where late drama saw them drop points for the first time since August
Mikel Arteta will look to rotate amid a congested schedule, but Arsenal remain overwhelming favorites against a Brugge side in turmoil.
Club Brugge is struggling to make the playoffs after finishing 26th in the 36-team standings with just four points from five games (one victory, one draw, and three losses).
They held Barcelona to an exciting 3-3 draw in November and stunned Monaco 4-1 at home early in the season, but crushing losses to Atalanta, Bayern, and Sporting CP (3-0) have revealed defensive weaknesses; they have given up 24 goals in 11 Champions League games this year, the second-worst total behind Barcelona.
The two teams have never met before, but Brugge's record against English teams is dismal: they have only won once in 18 games (D3 L14), with their only triumph being a 1-0 UCL victory over Aston Villa in November 2024. Arsenal, on the other hand, have won both of their UCL away victories this season and are undefeated in nine away games against Belgian sides (W7 D2) since a UEFA Cup defeat in 1981.
Key Statistics and Insights:
| Metric | Club Brugge (UCL 2025/26) | Arsenal (UCL 2025/26) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-D-L) | 1-1-3 | 5-0-0 |
| Goals Scored/Conceded | 10/13 | 15/1 |
| Home/Away Form | 1W-1D-0L (7 GF) | 2W-0D-0L (5 GF, 0 GA) |
| xG For/Against | 1.8/2.3 avg per game | 2.4/0.6 avg per game |
| Recent Form (Last 5) | L-L-W-D-L | W-W-W-L-W (incl. PL) |
DATE: Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025
TIME: 8:00 PM UK time (3:00 PM ET, 1:00 AM on December 11, 2025 IST, 8:00 PM Nigeria, 10:00 PM Kenya/South Africa).
VENUE: Jan Breydel Stadium
| Region/Country | TV Channels | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports 2 | TNT Sports app, Discovery+ |
| United States | NBC Sports, TUDN (Spanish) | Paramount+, fuboTV, DAZN |
| India | Sony Sports Network | SonyLIV |
| Canada | - | DAZN |
| Nigeria | SuperSport | DStv Stream, Showmax Pro |
| Kenya/South Africa | SuperSport | DStv Stream, Showmax Pro |
| Other Regions | Varies (e.g., Sport TV in Portugal, ZDF/DAZN in Germany) | UEFA.tv (select markets), local broadcasters |
Live Match
Club Brugge vs Arsenal Team News
Brugge's injury list is particularly punishing in goal and defense, forcing reliance on youth and backups. The team has conceded 13 goals in five UCL matches this season, and these absences won't help shore up vulnerabilities.
No suspensions, but the coaching change could lead to a more conservative or experimental 4-2-3-1 setup.
Out: Simon Mignolet (muscle strain), Nordin Jackers (fractured rib), Zaid Romero (back), Romeo Vermant (concussion).
Doubts: Ludovit Reis (shoulder), Lynnt Audoor (muscle).
No suspensions. New management may prompt experimentation, with young talents like Joaquin Seys stepping up.
Out: Gabriel Magalhães (thigh, Dec/Jan return), Cristhian Mosquera (ankle, mid-Jan return), Kai Havertz (knee, end-Dec return).
Major Doubt: William Saliba (knock, possible return vs Brugge).
Minor Doubt: Leandro Trossard (calf recurrence, subbed vs Villa).
Declan Rice and Mikel Merino one booking from UCL suspension. Rotation expected ahead of Wolves (PL) on Dec 13.
Club Brugge vs Arsenal Match Summary
Highlights - Club Brugge vs Arsenal
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Club Brugge possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Van den Heuvel; Siquet, Mechele, Ordóñez, Seys; Stankovic, Onyedika; Forbs, Vanaken, Tzolis; Tresoldi.
Arsenal possible starting lineup (4-3-3): Raya; White, Timber, Hincapié, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Zubimendi, Ødegaard; Saka, Merino, Martinelli.
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