Club Brugge defeats Antwerp 3-1 amid Sommer errors

Club Brugge secured a 3-1 victory against Royal Antwerp FC, but the match was overshadowed by continued performance struggles from goalkeeper Yann Sommer. The 37-year-old Swiss keeper committed a significant error during a build-up play, allowing Antwerp's Porozo to score an equalizer. This follows a series of high-profile mistakes by Sommer, including recent errors during a Champions League match against Aston Villa.

Despite the win, Club Brugge manager Ivan Leko noted that the team is still in a rebuilding phase. He emphasized the difficulty of replacing five key players following the summer transfer window, including Mignolet, Stankovic, Onyedika, Tzolis, and the injured Ordonez. Analyst Johan Boskamp also suggested that the departure of these core players is beginning to impact the team's overall quality.

In other Belgian football news, Union Saint-Gilloise extended their home unbeaten streak to 30 matches following a 5-0 victory over Lommel, setting a new European record.