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.

Statistics

71%Possession29%
16Shots14
8Shots on Target5
8Corners7
14Fouls11
1Offsides4
1Yellow Cards2
644Passes250
2Saves5