Club Brugge 4-1 Monaco Player Ratings: Hans Vanaken 9/10 Rated as the Dominant Bruges Romp to a 4-1 Victory

Club Brugge delivered a stunning performance, completely dismantling Monaco in a 4-1 victory. This was a statement win on the European stage. The game was won and lost in a chaotic first half as the first breakthrough arrived early. Monaco won a penalty, but Maghnes Akliouche's effort was brilliantly saved by Simon Mignolet. Just minutes later, Mignolet was forced off with an injury, but his heroic save had already set the tone. It felt like that moment completely deflated Monaco and electrified the home side.

After that, the floodgates opened. Club Brugge went on a rampage, with Nicolo Tresoldi, Raphael Onyedika, and the magnificent Hans Vanaken all finding the net before halftime. The game was essentially over as a contest. Substitute Mamadou Diakhon added a fourth in the second half, before Ansu Fati grabbed a late consolation for the visitors in this memorable match. Here are the Club Brugge vs Monaco player ratings.

Club Brugge Player Ratings vs Monaco

Here are the Club Brugge player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Simon Mignolet - 7.0: His game was short, but utterly decisive. The penalty save was world-class and changed the entire complexion of the match. What stood out to us was his immediate focus and leadership. It was a massive blow to see him go off injured just moments later.

Defenders

Joel Ordóñez - 7.0: The Ecuadorian defender looked comfortable on the ball with 93% pass accuracy. He won most of his duels and made several key clearances. We noticed he was a calming presence before being subbed off late in the game to a well-deserved rest.

Brandon Mechele - 7.0: The veteran was a rock at the back for the full 90 minutes. He read the game expertly, making crucial interceptions and keeping the Monaco attack at bay. His experience was vital in organizing a defense that faced very little real threat for most of the game. Solid and dependable.

Bjorn Meijer - 6.0: A quiet evening for Meijer before his substitution after the hour mark. The Dutch defender didn't do much wrong, but wasn't heavily involved in the team's blistering attacks either. He fulfilled his defensive duties without any fuss.

Kyriani Sabbe - 7.5: An all-action display from the right-back. He was a constant creative outlet, whipping in dangerous crosses and creating four chances for his teammates. Defensively, he was a bit suspect, getting dribbled past a couple of times. But his attacking contribution more than made up for it.

Midfielders

Carlos Forbs - 8.5: What a player. In just 61 minutes, he provided two assists and created two big chances. His vision and delivery were simply sublime, tearing the Monaco defense apart. We were genuinely disappointed when he was substituted, as he was running the show. An electric performance.

Raphael Onyedika - 8.0: A powerhouse in the midfield. The Nigerian midfielder broke up play effectively, recovering the ball nine times, and drove forward with purpose. His goal was a just reward for a performance full of energy and desire. He bossed the middle of the park with authority.

Hans Vanaken - 9.0: A captain's performance and our highest-rated player. He scored a beautiful goal, provided a clever assist, and created chance after chance. Everything good for Club Brugge went through him. His control and intelligence were on a different level tonight.

Aleksandar Stanković - 7.0: Stankovic kept the ball moving, supported the attack, and was unlucky not to score with a well-saved header. He provided the necessary balance in a midfield that was otherwise running riot.

Christos Tzolis - 7.0: A frustrating but ultimately effective night. He was a constant threat, taking six shots and creating three chances. However, his finishing was wasteful, and he missed a big chance. What stood out to us was his relentless effort, even when things didn't go his way.

Forwards

Nicolò Tresoldi - 8.0: Led the line superbly. He got the crucial opening goal and was a nightmare for the Monaco defenders with his movement and persistence. Tresoldi had eight shots, a testament to his knack for getting into dangerous positions.

Substitutes

Nordin Jackers - N/A: Came on for the injured Mignolet and saw the game out with little fuss, though he was beaten by a late consolation goal.

Joaquin Seys - N/A: Replaced Meijer and made an immediate impact, providing a great assist for the fourth goal.

Mamadou Diakhon - N/A: Scored a goal just 14 minutes after coming on. What an introduction.

Jorne Spileers - N/A: Came on late to see out the victory.

Lynnt Audoor - N/A: Replaced the excellent Onyedika for the final ten minutes.

Manager

N. Hayen - 9.0: His game plan was executed to perfection. He had his team playing aggressive, front-foot football that Monaco simply couldn't handle. The substitutions were timed well and even had an impact on the scoresheet. A tactical masterclass.

Monaco Player Ratings vs Club Brugge

Here are the Monaco player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Philipp Köhn - 6.0: On one hand, he conceded four goals. On the other, he made six saves, some of which were excellent. Without his interventions, this could have been a far more embarrassing scoreline.

Defenders

Vanderson - 4.5: A night to forget. He was run ragged by the Brugge attack and was dribbled past on three separate occasions. He looked off the pace and struggled to cope with the relentless pressure.

Eric Dier - 5.0: As captain, he had to watch his defensive line crumble. While not directly at fault for every goal, he failed to organize or inspire his backline. The defense lacked any cohesion, and he was part of that collective failure.

Caio Henrique - 4.0: It says a lot when you're subbed at halftime. He was part of a defense that conceded three goals in the first half and offered very little going forward. The manager's decision to replace him was completely justified.

Christian Mawissa - 3.5: A disastrous outing. An error leading to a shot, a yellow card, and being part of a defense that conceded four goals before being substituted sums up his night. He looked completely overwhelmed.

Midfielders

Maghnes Akliouche - 4.0: The early penalty miss was a crushing blow from which he never recovered. It felt like that moment completely sapped his confidence. He took several shots but his end product was lacking.

Lamine Camara - 6.5: One of the few Monaco players who can hold their head high. He never stopped working, making 10 ball recoveries and winning most of his duels. Camara fought a lone battle in a midfield that was thoroughly outclassed.

Takumi Minamino - 5.5: The Japanese winger got the assist for the consolation goal, but was largely anonymous for the rest of the match. We expected more from a player of his quality. He floated in and out of the game without making a significant impact when it mattered.

Aladji Bamba - 4.0: Another player sacrificed at halftime. He was completely ineffective in the first half, unable to get a foothold in the game as Brugge's midfield ran rings around him.

Forwards

Folarin Balogun - 5.0: Starved of service and completely isolated. The Englishman barely had a sniff at goal before being substituted after the hour mark. He worked but was given absolutely nothing to work with.

Mika Biereth - 5.5: His best contribution was winning the early penalty. Beyond that, he struggled to make an impact against a resolute Brugge defense. Like Balogun, he was left isolated and ineffective before being taken off.

Substitutes

Thilo Kehrer - N/A: Brought on at halftime but couldn't stem the tide.

Mamadou Coulibaly - N/A: Came on at the half and picked up a yellow card.

Ansu Fati - N/A: Scored a well-taken consolation goal late in the game.

George Ilenikhena - N/A: Had little time or opportunity to make an impact.

Kassoum Ouattara - N/A: A late replacement for the injured Mawissa.

Manager

A. Hütter - 3.0: His team looked tactically naive and defensively shambolic. The selection and setup were wrong from the start, and they were duly punished. The halftime changes did nothing to alter the flow of the game. A truly dreadful night for the manager.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Hans Vanaken