Confirmed line-up of Club Brugge x Arsenal in the Champions League and where to watch it live By Beatriz
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Club Brugge hosts Arsenal this Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Jan Breydel Stadium, in Bruges, for the sixth round of the UEFA Liga Campeões league phase. The game starts at 5pm Brasília time, with Arsenal leading the competition with 15 points from five wins, while Club Brugge is in 26th place with four points. The match marks the first official confrontation between the teams, and the Belgian team is looking for a victory to get closer to the playoff places.
Arsenal arrives undefeated in Europa, with 14 goals scored and only one conceded, but faces important absences such as Kai Havertz, William Saliba and Declan Rice. Já o Club Brugge deals with the recent dismissal of coach Nicky Hayen and replacements like Ludovit Reis and Romeo Vermant out. The broadcast takes place exclusively on HBO Max, allowing fans to follow all the action via streaming.
The expectation revolves around maintaining the 100% success rate of the Gunners, who can guarantee a direct place in the round of 16 with a victory. Referee Sven Jablonski whistles the duel, known for its low average number of cards.
- Main highlights of Arsenal: Martin Ødegaard returns as captain in midfield, focusing on creating plays.
- For Club Brugge: Hans Vanaken leads the attack at home, aiming to exploit the opponent’s defensive errors.
- Odds indicate favoritism for the visitors, with Arsenal’s victory quoted at 1.40.
Club Brugge confirmed lineup
Club Brugge adopts a 4-2-3-1 formation to face Arsenal, with an emphasis on defensive solidity and quick transitions. Simon Mignolet keeps the goal, looking for his first European clean sheet of the season.
Hugo Siquet occupies the right flank, while Jorne Seys closes on the left, with Brandon Mechele and In the middle, Raphael Onyedika and Aleksandar Stanković anchor the marking, freeing up Hans Vanaken as captain and playmaker.
Carlos Forbs and Christos Tzolis flank the attack, with Nicolo Tresoldi in reference. Substitutos include Dani van den Heuvel and Bjorn Meijer, ready for second-half entries.
This lineup reflects adjustments after the 3-2 defeat to Sint-Truiden in the Belgian championship, prioritizing speed on the wings.
Formation of Arsenal and important returns
Arsenal line up in 4-3-3, prioritizing ball possession and high pressure, with David Raya on target for the third match in a row in Champions. Ben White holds the right defense, and Myles Lewis-Skelly appears as a young bet on the left.
Christian Nørgaard and Piero Hincapié form the central duo, compensating for absences such as Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães. Martin Ødegaard, recovered from injury, commands the midfield alongside Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino, focusing on vertical passes.
Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Martinelli complete the attack, with the Brazilian looking for his fourth goal in the competition. Strong Bancada includes Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze for late impacts.
Where to watch Club Brugge x Arsenal live
The game will be broadcast on HBO Max, an exclusive platform for Liga games from Campeões on Assinantes access via app or website, in HD and with multiple camera options.
For those who prefer open TV, there are no options, but streaming covers all the details, including real-time statistics. Internacionalmente, channels like TNT Sports show in other countries, but on Brasil, HBO Max dominates the rights.
Check your subscription to avoid interruptions, as the service offers replay for up to 72 hours post-match.
Embezzlements and suspensions that influence the game
Club Brugge loses Ludovit Reis in midfield, affecting the rotation, and Romeo Vermant in attack, reducing offensive options. Nordin Jackers and Lynnt Audoor are also out, forcing Mignolet as the absolute starter.
Arsenal face more problems, with Kai Havertz, Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice unavailable due to various injuries. Max Dowman completes the list, requiring rotation from Arteta.
These absences change dynamics: Brugge depends more on Vanaken, while Arsenal tests young people like Lewis-Skelly. Nenhum suspended, but accumulated cards worry Merino.
The impact can be seen in the goal average: Arsenal without Saliba conceded two in the recent Premier League.
Coaches’ tactical strategies
Ivan The goal is to neutralize Ødegaard with high pressure of Onyedika.
Mikel Arteta, from Arsenal, maintains possession above 60%, with Merino recovering balls for shots to Rotação preserves energy for Premier League, but maintains European intensity.
Both prioritize aerial duels, given their similar average height: Brugge 1.82m, Arsenal 1.80m. Leko is looking for their first home win against the English since 2024.
Featured players in the clash
Simon Mignolet, Brugge goalkeeper, faces 14 shots per game from Ben White, defender of the Gunners, leads in tackles with 68% success rate.
Martin Ødegaard creates 55 chances this season, central to the attack. Christos Tzolis, from Brugge, threatens with 44% accuracy in submissions.
- Statistical highlights: Gyökeres (Arsenal) with 7 goals in Europa; Tresoldi (Brugge) with 3 assists at home.
- Key duels: Forbs vs White on the wing; Vanaken vs Zubimendi in the middle.
These names set the pace, based on recent performances.
Context in the Liga of the current Campeões
The 2025-26 UEFA league phase adopts a 36-team format in straight points, with the top 8 straight to the round of 16 and 9th to 24th in the playoffs. Arsenal, with 15 points, aims for the top 8 for the second consecutive time.
Club Brugge, with 4 points, needs to win to reach 7 and dream of playoffs, after a 3-3 draw with Barcelona. The competition has seen 142 goals scored in 45 rounds so far.
Arsenal beat Bayern 3-1 in the last match, consolidating their lead. Brugge only beat Monaco 4-1 at the start.
