Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth delivered a decisive hat-trick Tuesday, leading his team to a 4-1 victory over Belgium's Club Brugge. This win secures Atletico's advancement to the Champions League last 16 with a commanding 7-4 aggregate score.
Johnny Cardoso also contributed a goal for the Madrid side. Joel Ordonez scored for Club Brugge in the 36th minute.
Despite an attacking start from Brugge, Atletico's superior quality ultimately prevailed, particularly in a dominant second half. Atletico Madrid now awaits Friday's draw for the round-of-16 matchups, with potential opponents including Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur.