Club Brugge put themselves firmly in the driving seat to reach the Europa League group stages with a 3-0 qualifying first-leg victory over Debrecen this evening.
The Hungarians were pre-match underdogs despite home advantage, and their task was made all the more difficult in first-half stoppage time.
Honduran defender Luis Ramos was dismissed for a foul on Lior Refaelov, leaving Debrecen a man light for the whole second half.
Brugge took full advantage with second-half goals through Refaelov, Jonathan Blondel and Carlos Bacca.
Brugge are now overwhelming favourites to progress following next week's second leg in the Belgian capital.
Written by
Liam Power
Liam Power
