Mayor of Anderlecht bans Club Brugge fans from 18 May league match

6 May 2025

Anderlecht mayor Fabrice Cumps has banned Club Brugge supporters from attending their team's league match at Anderlecht on 18 May. The decision follows violent incidents in Brussels during and after Sunday's Belgian Cup final between the two clubs at the King Baudouin Stadium.

Club fans were reportedly involved in attacks on pedestrians and shops in Molenbeek and Jette. Later in the evening, a group of young people from Brussels retaliated against Brugge supporters.

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"In view of the unacceptable behaviour of certain so-called supporters during the Belgian Cup final and the associated risks to public order," said Cumps.

"I have decided to ban Club Brugge fans from attending the game. This decision is aimed at protecting both local residents and RSCA supporters. The shocking scenes we witnessed last weekend must not be repeated in the municipality."

Police in the South Zone, which includes Anderlecht, have been instructed to work with club officials and other authorities to implement the measure.

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