In a stunning Belgian Pro League encounter at the Jan Breydel Stadium, RAAL La Louvière pulled off a major upset with a 3-1 victory over Cercle Brugge. The match, which kicked off on the evening of March 16, 2026, saw the visitors defy the odds with a clinical second-half performance, securing three vital points in their battle against relegation and dealing a blow to Cercle Brugge's European aspirations. The home side started brightly and took a deserved lead midway through the first half, but the momentum shifted dramatically after the interval. RAAL La Louvière equalized from a well-worked set-piece before taking the lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. Cercle Brugge pushed for an equalizer but left themselves exposed at the back, allowing the visitors to seal the victory with a late counter-attack goal in stoppage time. The result sees La Louvière climb out of the immediate relegation zone, while Cercle Brugge's inconsistent form continues to hamper their league position. Post-match, the Cercle manager lamented his team's loss of concentration, while the victorious coach praised his players' resilience and tactical discipline. Starting lineups featured Cercle's usual attacking trio and La Louvière's compact defensive block, which ultimately proved decisive.