Ivan Leko Disappointed as Onyedika Set to Miss Second Leg

Club Brugge head coach Ivan Leko has expressed his disappointment after it was confirmed that Raphael Onyedika will miss the second leg of their play-off tie against Atletico Madrid.

The Nigerian midfielder played a key role in the first leg, helping Club Brugge fight back after going two goals down. Atletico Madrid took an early lead through a penalty, and Ademola Lookman doubled the advantage before half-time.

After the break, Onyedika inspired a strong comeback. He scored one goal and helped create two others as Club Brugge battled to a dramatic draw at home.

However, Onyedika picked up a yellow card late in the match, which means he is suspended for the return leg in Spain. Leko admitted it will be difficult to replace the midfielder, describing him as a very important player for the team.

The coach praised his players for their fighting spirit and said they showed great character to recover from a tough situation. He added that the team will now focus on their next league match before turning their attention to the crucial second leg.

Club Brugge are currently among the top teams in the Belgian league and remain hopeful of getting a positive result in Spain.