On Friday the numbers 1 and 2 of last season played against each other. Club Brugge is certainly on the mend, but ready to make it difficult for a very strong opponent like Benfica? I’m afraid not.
Club Brugge will be under less pressure on Wednesday than in the competition. It can play the role of the underdog in the Champions League. Perhaps that is liberating.
Although the national champion is currently out of shape with too many players. They lack guts and confidence.
You can only make an exception for Noa Lang. He is not bothered by anything and showed to Union that he is ready for the Champions League campaign.
Almost all other players do not reach the level with which they qualified for the second round.
Club created good chances against an impressive and confident Union on Friday. It could have won the topper, but they are also dominated for long periods. They actually had to counter and defend with all their might. That is not exactly hopeful for a duel with the strong Benfica.
I’m afraid the fans feel that way. There were still 3,000 tickets for sale for the historic match in the 1/8th finals of the Champions League last week.
Striking for a club with such a loyal following.
