GENT, Belgium (Interstat) — Hugo Vetlesen scored in the fourth minute and Christos Tzolis added a goal in the 89th minute as Club Brugge defeated Gent 2-0 on Sunday at Planet Group Arena.

Tzolis, a substitute, scored. Defender Tiago Araújo and midfielder Tibe De Vlieger each had assists. De Vlieger was shown a yellow card in the 61st minute, and Araújo was cautioned in second-half stoppage time.

Club Brugge improved to 18 wins, eight losses and three draws in First Division A play. Gent fell to 12 wins, 12 losses and four draws.

The victory extended Club Brugge’s recent edge over Gent. In their previous meeting Dec. 21, 2025, Club Brugge won 2-1. The teams drew 1-1 on Aug. 31, 2025.

Club Brugge entered Sunday after a 6-1 win over Mechelen on Wednesday. Gent played to a scoreless draw at Union St-Gilloise on the same day.