Club Brugge claimed local bragging rights with a 2-1 away victory over city rivals Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League derby on February 15, 2026. The win at the Jan Breydel Stadium solidified Club Brugge's position at the top of the table and delivered a psychological blow to their closest challengers. Cercle started strongly and took a deserved lead midway through the first half, sending their fans into delirium. Club Brugge responded with characteristic composure, equalizing just before halftime from a deflected shot. The second half was a tense affair, with the winner coming from a Club Brugge penalty in the 70th minute after a handball was spotted by VAR. The derby victory was a huge step towards another league title for the reigning champions.