FC Bruges Players' Ratings: Mignolet's Brilliance and Nilsson's Struggles

FC Bruges Players' Biased Ratings Against Dortmund

Mignolet 7: Unquestionably solid throughout the match and quite effective in his ball distribution, but he had no chance on the goals conceded. Seys 7: For a debut, there are easier tasks than facing Adeyemi. He played conservatively at first but gained confidence as the game progressed. Ordonez 6: Struggled with the marking of Malen early on and found it challenging with Brandt's movements. A Zidane-like roulette delighted the crowd late in the match. Mechele 7: Experience and positioning were invaluable. He was a key presence in aerial duels but was at fault for the penalty awarded late on. De Cuyper 7: Laid back going forward, yet composed and mature defensively, exemplified by a crucial intervention just before halftime. Onyedika 7: Displayed relentless work-rate in defense and found some effective passing lanes, showcasing a calm demeanor. Vetlesen 7: Unfortunate not to score hitting the crossbar early, but his technique and conducive runs made him a vital asset. Vanaken 7: The captain led by example with his positioning and contributions. A bold attempt to score from distance went over the bar. Skov Olsen 7: Was forced to play deep early in the game but showed potential for brilliance, highlighted by a chance against the goalkeeper. Tzolis 6: Provided good service with crosses yet lacked unpredictability in his dribbles. Nilsson 4: Struggled significantly against Schlotterbeck, rarely in position to receive crosses. Jutglà 5: Had a challenging outing during his substitute appearance. Hayen 7: A predictable starting eleven for a well-structured game plan, hindered by offensive inefficiency at crucial moments. In just 22 minutes, the 20-year-old Englishman unlocked Bruges’ defense with a cut-in move and a curled strike. Though fortunate to score the first goal, he delivered again thereafter, with a delightful effort.