KV Mechelen secured a thrilling 3-2 away victory over Cercle Brugge in a Belgian Pro League match on December 13, 2025. The game at Jan Breydel Stadium was a back-and-forth contest decided by a late winner from the visitors. Cercle took an early lead, but Mechelen turned the game around to lead 2-1 at halftime. The home side fought back to level the score in the 70th minute, setting up a grandstand finish, only for Mechelen to snatch all three points with a goal in the 88th minute. The result was a crucial boost for Mechelen's league position, moving them into the top half, while Cercle were left to rue defensive lapses at key moments. Both managers acknowledged the entertaining nature of the match, with the Mechelen coach praising his team's character.