Standard Liège vs Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge KSV snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw away at Standard Liège in their Pro League opener at Stade Maurice Dufrasne, with Christiaan Ravych popping up in the 88th minute to cancel out what looked like a comeback win for the hosts. Lukas Mondele put the visitors ahead in the 41st minute, finishing off a Dante Vanzeir assist. Standard Liège flipped the game around in a five-minute burst either side of half-time, with Dennis Eckert scoring twice — first in stoppage time (45+5') set up by Adnane Abid, then again in the 48th minute via Casper Nielsen. Abid and Valy Konaté both picked up first-half yellow cards, and a VAR check waved away a penalty shout, but there were no reds and no spot-kicks before Ravych's late leveler. Despite dominating possession and chances, Standard Liège will be frustrated to have let a lead slip at home, while Cercle Brugge KSV leave with a point that reflects their late-game resilience to open the campaign.