Cercle Brugge was awarded a penalty in the 67th minute after a handball by Club Brugge defender Joris van Overeem. The referee initiated a VAR review, but after 10 minutes of deliberation, he dismissed the penalty. The Jupiler Pro League match ended 0-0. The referee's decision was criticized by Cercle Brugge fans, as the ball clearly entered the goal. The VAR review was the longest of the season, with an official time of 10 minutes. Club Brugge, coached by Kevin De Bruyne, remained in the lead 2-0 after the first half, but the second half was largely defined by the controversial decision. The match was Cercle Brugge's second encounter in the league, following a 1-0 victory against Standard Liege.