Cercle Brugge lost 1-0 to Club Brugge in the Jupiler Pro League on August 23, 2026. The sole goal of the match was scored from a penalty, awarded at the end of the first half. The penalty was granted after a controversial VAR check, with the referee ultimately deciding to award it. Club Brugge maintained possession in Cercle Brugge's penalty area and managed to score the goal, resulting in a 1-0 victory. The goal was the only one of the match, and Cercle Brugge had to accept the defeat. The match was a significant encounter between the two Bruges clubs, who regularly face each other in the top division. The results of this match will influence the final standings of the league. The VAR check that led to the penalty was a crucial moment in the game, but the referee ultimately decided to award the spot kick. Cercle Brugge had the chance to decide the match, but the penalty determined the final score.