Cercle Brugge were soundly beaten 4-2 by KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League on September 28, 2025, in a match that highlighted Gent's superior attacking firepower. The visitors took control early, scoring twice in the opening twenty minutes to stun the home crowd at the Jan Breydel Stadium. Cercle Brugge pulled a goal back before halftime to offer hope, but Gent extinguished any comeback hopes with two more clinical strikes in the second half. A late consolation goal for Cercle Brugge did little to mask the defensive issues that plagued their performance. The result was a statement victory for Gent in their pursuit of the European places, while Cercle were left to analyze a defeat where they were outclassed for large periods.