The Europa League match between Molde and Club Brugge will take place at Aker Stadion on Thursday at 11:15 pm IST.
Molde and Club Brugge are set to play each other in the first leg of their Europa Conference League last-16 match on Thursday. Club Brugge topped their group earlier in the season, while Molde had to pull off a surprise win against Legia Warsaw in their playoff match last month to advance to this stage.
Molde, despite finishing fifth in their domestic league, have made a mark in Europe. They surprised many by beating Legia Warsaw 6-2 on aggregate in the playoff round. While they struggled in the Europa League group stage, their performance against Legia Warsaw showed their potential. Molde’s recent break may have given them time to regroup and prepare for the Europa Conference League. They’ll be looking to capitalize on their European success and make a deeper run in the tournament.
On the other hand, Club Brugge has had a mixed season, trailing in the Belgian league and exiting the domestic cup. However, their recent 3-0 victory against Genk boosted morale. Despite their struggles, they topped their Europa Conference League group, defeating Bodo/Glimt in both home and away matches. Ronny Deila’s team has a chance to turn their season around with a strong performance in the European competition. They’ll be aiming to build on their recent win and make a statement in the last 16.
Molde probable starting lineup: Petersen, K. Haugen, Hagelskjaer, E. Haugen, Linnes, Hestad, Daehli, Kaasa, Lovik, Eikrem, Gulbrandsen
Club Brugge probable starting lineup: Jackers, Odoi, Ordonez, Mechele, Cuyper, Vetlesen, Onyedika, Vanaken, Olsen, Jutgla, Skoras
Molde
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Rosenborg | 1-1 (D) |
| Legia | 3-0 (W) |
| Legia | 3-2 (W) |
| FC Copenhagen | 1-3 (L) |
| Midtjylland | 2-1 (W) |
Club Brugge
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Genk | 3-0 (W) |
| Royale Union SG | 0-2 (L) |
| Anderlecht | 1-2 (L) |
| Cercle Brugge KSV | 1-1 (D) |
| Eupen | 4-0 (W) |
The upcoming match is going to be the first head to head encounter between these two clubs.
The Europa League match between Molde and Club Brugge will take place at Aker Stadion on Thursday at 11:15 pm IST.
| Molde vs Club Brugge | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 7 |
| Venue | Aker Stadion |
| Kickoff time in Norway | 6:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Belgium | 6:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:15 pm (Thursday) |
Football fans in Norway can catch the live action via V Sport 1, Viaplay Norway while those in Belgium can watch the match live via Play5, Tipik.
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