Club Brugge secured a convincing 4-2 victory over newcomers KV Kortrijk on July 6, 2026, despite most of their star players not featuring. The Kerels started strong, scored early and kept the pressure throughout the match.

How did the match unfold?

The first half opened with Van Landschoot's goal in the 15th minute, but Meijer equalised at 27 minutes. Campbell restored the lead to 2-1 with a swift counter‑attack in the 38th minute. In the second half Sabbe, Vermant, Reis, Lemaréchal and Koren came on; Reis doubled the lead to 3-1 in the 49th minute. Kortrijk pulled one back through Adinany (76'), but Vermant sealed the win with the fourth goal (90').

Why was the win significant?

The triumph keeps Club Brugge firmly at the top of the Jupiler Pro League. With 57 points from 40 games (28W‑4D‑8L) they remain first, four points ahead of Union St‑Gilloise. This season they have already netted 91 goals while conceding only 45, a +46 goal difference. The dominant performance underlines their title credentials and shows the squad's depth even without star names.

Who made the key contributions?

Although Podgoreanu is out for two months and Masui started on the bench, other players stepped up. Van Landschoot and Campbell displayed clinical finishing, while Reis and Vermant finished the second half. The defence, marshalled by Vanden Driessche, kept Kortrijk at bay despite the opponent's numerous substitutions.

What lies ahead?

Club Brugge now has six days of rest before the next league fixture. The coach can use the time to further integrate the newcomers and monitor Podgoreanu's injury situation. With the current form (WDWWW) and a comfortable lead at the top, pressure on rival Union St‑Gilloise is mounting.

The Kerels prove they remain dangerous even without their biggest names. If they maintain this pace, the championship looks within reach.