RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge

Lotto Park
2025/2026
Match Report
Cercle Brugge stunned Anderlecht 3-2 at Lotto Park, producing a devastating first-half display to close out the Pro League regular season with a famous upset.
Edan Diop headed the visitors in front on 10 minutes before Mihajlo Cvetkovic equalised for the hosts on 25. Cercle then struck twice in quick succession — Pieter Gerkens restored the lead on 28 minutes and Emmanuel Kakou nodded home from a corner on 35 to make it 3-1 at the break.
Thorgan Hazard pulled one back in the first minute of stoppage time, but despite dominating possession, Anderlecht couldn't find a late equaliser.
The defeat leaves Anderlecht heading into the play-offs on a poor run of just one point from their last three games. For Cercle Brugge, languishing near the foot of the table, it was a rare bright spot — ending an eight-game winless streak against the Brussels side.
Match Events
10'
25'
28'
35'
46'
53'
57'
57'
73'
80'
89'
90'
90+1'
10'
25'
28'
35'
53'
57'
57'
73'
80'
89'
90'
90+1'
Statistics
71%Possession29%
16Shots14
8Shots on Target5
8Corners7
14Fouls11
1Offsides4
1Yellow Cards2
644Passes250
2Saves5
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
36
RSC Anderlecht wins
4
Draws
9
Cercle Brugge wins
Goals: 104 - 37

