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Mechelen v Cercle Brugge First Division A Lineup

This game is in the First Division A, kick off at 16:00 on Sunday 22 September 2024.

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Mechelen v Cercle Brugge First Division A

  • Mechelen's home stadium is called AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne, which has a capacity of 16,672 seats.
  • Cercle Brugge's mascot is a deer named "Brus the Deer", which represents the team's affiliation with the city of Bruges.
  • Mechelen won the Belgian Cup in the 2018-2019 season, securing their spot in the UEFA Europa League.
  • Cercle Brugge has a strong rivalry with Club Brugge, known as the Bruges Derby, which is one of the oldest and most heated rivalries in Belgian football.
  • Mechelen was founded in 1904 and has the nickname "Malinwa", which is derived from the team's city name.
  • Cercle Brugge was founded in 1899 and has a rich history, with their most successful period being in the 1930s when they won several Belgian titles.