Club Brugge suffered its first defeat of the pre-season with a 3-1 loss to Feyenoord, according to reports from HLN and Voetbalkrant. The result comes amid a series of mixed outcomes for Belgian Pro League sides, including victories for Union and Anderlecht, and a loss for Racing Genk.
Club Brugge falls to Feyenoord in pre-season clash
Club Brugge's unbeaten run in their early preparations ended following a 3-1 defeat against Dutch side Feyenoord.
Union SG and Anderlecht secure friendly victories
While Brugge struggled, other Belgian heavyweights found more success on the pitch. Union recorded a notable win against the reigning Danish champions, according to Sporza.
Anderlecht also secured a positive result, defeating NEC Nijmegen. Sporza noted that a "youthful" Anderlecht side performed well, scoring fluidly to overcome the Dutch outfit.
Mixed fortunes for Racing Genk and AA Gent
The pre-season landscape remains uneven for the rest of the league's contenders. Racing Genk joined Club Brugge in the loss column, with Voetbalkrant reporting that Genk "took a hit" in their recent outing.
In contrast, AA Gent delivered a strong performance.
Comparing the Belgian pre-season results
Based on reports from HLN, Sporza, and Voetbalkrant, the results can be summarized as follows:
| Team | Result | Opponent | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Brugge | Loss (1-3) | Feyenoord | HLN |
| Union | Win | Danish Champions | Sporza |
| Anderlecht | Win | NEC Nijmegen | Sporza |
| AA Gent | Win | Not Specified | Voetbalkrant |
| Racing Genk | Loss | Not Specified | Voetbalkrant |
Looking ahead to the Pro League restart
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