Royale Union SG take on the visitors Club Brugge in the Belgian Supercup. The match will be played on Sunday, July 20th at Stade Joseph Marien (Brussels).
Royal Union, with their proud but distant history of success, had long remained under the radar — even in Belgium. That changed when Tony Bloom became involved in the project, helping the club rise back into the Jupiler Pro League, where they nearly clinched the title in their first season back. They were narrowly edged out in the final rounds — by Club Brugge. And in 2024, heartbreak struck again: they lost the league title late but did manage to lift the Belgian Cup — their first major trophy in decades. The bold appointment of recent retiree Karel Geraerts last season proved fruitful — he brought immediate silverware by winning the Supercup and eventually led the team to first place, overtaking the rival in the final round. However, heading into this new campaign, several key starters are gone — notably Matida and Sadiki — leaving questions about how quickly this refreshed squad can gel. Pre-season form has been mixed, with one win and two draws in their last four matches.
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Club Brugge know the title is theirs to win — and to lose. The Blue and Blacks have been Belgium’s dominant force in recent years. That trend continued in 2024, when Nicky Hayen’s appointment revitalized the team and helped them once again overtake Royal Union down the stretch. Still, last season brought mixed signals: in the Champions League, Brugge stunned Atalanta with two wins but were ultimately eliminated by Aston Villa in the next round. On the domestic front, they led the league for months, only to draw with Antwerp in the decisive final match — a result that allowed Union to steal the title by a single point. Hayen managed to keep his job largely thanks to the cup final victory over Anderlecht, but another failure won’t be tolerated. The summer has seen key departures — De Cuyper and Talbi have been sold, and winger Yaremchuk is reportedly seeking a move abroad.
Three of the last four meetings between these sides ended in draws. The other match — played in April — saw Union win away from home. These sides are evenly matched in quality and ambition. Expect both teams to score in a hard-fought battle.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score – yes.
