Mansion Sports – Barcelona were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw by Club Brugge in their 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League clash at Jan Breydel Stadium, returning to Spain with only one point. 

The match was packed with drama—featuring six goals, a controversial VAR intervention, and an own goal that shifted the momentum of the game.

Club Brugge’s goals came from Nicolo Tresoldi and a brace by Carlos Forbs, while Barcelona responded through Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, and an own goal by Christos Tzolis.

Club Brugge Stun Barcelona in the First Half

The match began with a stunning start from the hosts. Within just six minutes, Club Brugge took the lead through a swift counterattack. 

Antonio Nusa Forbs broke free from the offside trap and delivered a precise pass to Nicolo Tresoldi, who calmly slotted the ball past Wojciech Szczesny, giving Brugge an early 1-0 advantage.

However, Barcelona quickly responded only two minutes later. A well-worked combination between Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres resulted in the equalizer. Lopez’s accurate through ball was expertly finished by Torres inside the penalty box, leveling the score at 1-1.

Despite Barcelona’s dominance in possession, their defensive concentration faltered again in the 17th minute. 

Club Brugge once more capitalized on a rapid counterattack. Initiated by Hans Vanaken, the play continued through Christos Tzolis, who assisted Forbs for a composed finish into the bottom corner. The Belgian side closed the first half with a 2-1 lead.

Lamine Yamal’s Brilliance and Own Goal Define the Second Half

After the break, Barcelona showed greater urgency and attacking intent. Their persistence paid off in the 61st minute through a moment of brilliance from Lamine Yamal. 

The young prodigy dazzled past several Brugge defenders before unleashing a powerful strike into the bottom-left corner, restoring parity at 2-2.

Just two minutes later, Carlos Forbs struck again for Club Brugge. Receiving a through ball from Vanaken, the Portuguese forward delicately chipped the ball over Szczesny to complete his brace and restore the hosts’ lead at 3-2.

Tensions escalated in the 70th minute when the referee awarded Brugge a penalty after Forbs was brought down by Alejandro Balde. 

However, following a VAR review, the decision was overturned as Forbs was deemed to have initiated the contact before falling.

Barcelona equalized once again in the 77th minute in unexpected fashion. A cross from Lamine Yamal on the right flank deflected off the head of Christos Tzolis and looped into the net for an own goal, making it 3-3.

In the dying moments, Cisse Vermant thought he had scored the winning goal for Brugge after pouncing on a Szczesny error, but VAR intervened once more, ruling the effort out for a foul on the Polish goalkeeper.

The referee’s final whistle confirmed a dramatic stalemate, as both teams shared the spoils in an electrifying contest at Jan Breydel Stadium.

Match Statistics: Club Brugge vs Barcelona

Barcelona dominated possession and attacking play, yet Club Brugge’s resilience and counterattacking precision ensured a thrilling encounter that ended with both sides sharing the points.