Royal Antwerp produced a dominant display to thrash Cercle Brugge 4-0 in the Belgian Pro League on January 31, 2026, at the Jan Breydel Stadium. This comprehensive away victory underlined Antwerp's quality as they outclassed their hosts in every department. Antwerp took an early lead and never looked back, adding a second before halftime to take firm control. The second half saw them add two more goals, showcasing their attacking firepower. Cercle Brugge offered little resistance and were unable to trouble the Antwerp goalkeeper significantly. This result strengthened Antwerp's position in the top tier of the league table, sending a strong message to their rivals.