Match report
Club Brugge KV 3-0 Lens: match report
Club Brugge KV secured a 3-0 victory over Lens in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday at Jan Breydel Stadium.
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Club Brugge KV defeated Lens 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League at Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday.
Hans Vanaken opened the scoring for Club Brugge KV in first-half stoppage time, netting in the 45+3 minute. Joaquin Seys doubled the lead just after the break in the 50th minute. Carlos Forbs capped off the scoring in the 72nd minute, assisted by Hugo Vetlesen.
Matthieu Udol of Lens received a yellow card in the 45th minute. Club Brugge KV's Félix Lemaréchal was booked in the 61st minute, followed by Hugo Vetlesen in the 79th minute. Michał Skóraś of Lens was cautioned in the 80th minute.
Club Brugge KV had 57% possession and an expected goals (xG) of 2.5. They recorded 5 shots on target compared to Lens's 7. Brugge had 1 corner while Lens had 5. Brugge committed 6 fouls, and Lens 10, with Club Brugge KV making 6 saves against Lens's 2.
Before this match, Club Brugge KV was in 20th place with 3 points from 2 games, while Lens was in 21st place, also with 3 points from 2 games.
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Before the game: Club Brugge KV vs Lens preview: form & prediction
Club Brugge KV will face Lens in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday 21 October at 20:00 BST at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges.
Both teams come into this match with mixed recent form. Club Brugge KV have won four of their last five matches, losing only once. Their recent results include a 3-4 win against Inter and a 1-4 victory over RAAL La Louvière.
In contrast, Lens have won two of their last five games, with their latest result being a 0-2 loss to Sporting CP. They previously secured a 2-1 win against Lyon and a 0-2 victory over Standard Liege.
In the league table, Club Brugge KV currently sit in 16th place with 3 points from 2 matches, while Lens are in 19th place, also with 3 points from 2 matches. Both teams will be eager to improve their standings in this crucial fixture.
Historically, Club Brugge KV and Lens have faced each other a few times, but recent head-to-head records are not provided in the facts.
According to the odds, Club Brugge KV are the bookmakers' favourites for this match. This suggests they are expected to perform well against Lens.
Club Brugge KV vs Lens: result, stats & highlights
Club Brugge KV and Lens finished 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League (League Stage 3) at Jan Breydel Stadium. Played: (your local time).
Club Brugge KV are 11th in the table on 6 points; Lens are 27th on 3.
Recent form: Club Brugge KV WWWWW, Lens WLWLW.
Head-to-head (last 1): Club Brugge KV 1 wins, 0 draws, Lens 0 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.
