AC Milan secured their first Champions League victory of the season with a 3-1 home win against Club Brugge. Substitutes Noah Okafor and Samuel Chukwueze proved to be game-changers, injecting fresh energy and dynamism into the team, setting up Tijjani Reijnders’ double in the second half. The victory highlighted the impact of Milan’s bench and the team’s determination to bounce back from their opening draw.
Results for: Club Brugge
AC Milan finally secured their first points in the Champions League this season with a convincing 3-1 home victory over Club Brugge, while Monaco continued their impressive start to the campaign with a resounding 5-1 win over Red Star Belgrade. Tijjani Reijnders was the hero for Milan, scoring twice in the second half, while Monaco’s Takumi Minamino netted a brace in a dominant display.
Borussia Dortmund secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Club Brugge in the Champions League, capitalizing on the host’s missed opportunities. Jamie Gittens scored a brace, while Serhou Guirassy added a late penalty to seal the win. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Brugge’s inability to convert proved costly as Dortmund controlled the match after Gittens’ first goal.
Borussia Dortmund, the surprise Champions League finalist last season, embarks on a new chapter with a revamped squad and a new manager, Nuri Sahin, in their opening match against Club Brugge. The match will kick off at 12:30 AM IST on September 19th at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
RB Leipzig have secured the services of Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa from Club Brugge on a five-year deal. The 19-year-old, capped seven times for Norway, joined Brugge in 2021 and has now made the move to the Bundesliga. Nusa was linked with a move to the Premier League in January, and his arrival in Leipzig further strengthens their attacking options.