Next week, that’s it, the group phase of the Champions League will start. The Bruges club will start on Tuesday with a home match against AS Monaco. And the Monegasques had an important news to announce for this match.
In recent years, the club has always participated in the Champions League as a national champion. It was not until 2023-24 that he had to settle for the Conference League, where he reached the semi-finals.
Last season, however, the blue and black were beaten by the Union SG in the title race and therefore missed their direct ticket for the UCL.
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Difficult program in the league phase
The club therefore had to play preliminary towers this year to qualify for the main tournament. The Blauw and Zwart made no mistakes. They first beat the RB Salzburg in two games. Then they humiliated the Rangers: 9-1 on the two games. The vice-champion of Belgium therefore largely deserved its place in the group phase.
But the Bruges were not spared during the draw. In the coming months, they will notably face Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona and Arsenal.
No pogba, but fat and … diaita
However, the club will start on its own land against AS Monaco. And at the press conference on Thursday, we have already been able to have an overview of what awaits us. Coach Adi Hütter confirmed that Paul Pogba would not be there.
The French superstar wants to relaunch its career in Monaco after a long suspension for doping, but it is not yet ready to play. Pogba should not come back before the end of October at the earliest.
The other recruit of choice, Ansu Fati, is part of the selection for the trip to Bruges. Just like an old knowledge of Bruges: Krépin Diatta. Even if the chances that the Senegalese winger comes into action are thin, a rise in seems to be the maximum that he can hope.
Selon Adi Hütter, #Hradecki will be absent 2 months. Ligament affected.
Another #Fat Maybe in the group for Bruges. #Pogba Could make his return to the field after the next international break! #ASMonaco pic.twitter.com/yrytjoDYU9– Michaël Lefebvre (@mikl06) September 11, 2025
