The TimesAt the height of the summer season Pascal Gerritsen was sitting on the wall of the Boniface Bridge guiding a group of tourists through Bruges A masked man suddenly rushed through the crowd fortunately escaping serious injury and missing the tour boats passing below would later describe himself as a “masked lover of architecture” condemning guides such as Gerritsen who “destroy our cultural heritage” Gerritsen told The Times: “He was angry and thought I was showing disrespect to medieval stones by sitting next to them on the wall to show tourists.” A cruise ship groups walks through the town with headphones to hear their guideERIC DE MILDT FOR THE TIMESThe tour guide a Dutchman who has settled in the medieval Belgian city Brugge celebrate their triumphČTK / Belga Press / BRUNO FAHYStriker Romeo Vermant scored two goals as Club Brugge edged Anderlecht 2-1 on Sunday to win the Belgian Cup for a record-extending 12th time.The 21-year-old struck on either side of the halftime break to keep up Club’s hopes of a league and cup double as they also chase success in the championship Hugo Siquet’s 40th-minute cross from the right wing went across the face of the Anderlecht goal to the back post where Vermant held off defender Ali Maamar to open the scoring His second followed in the 61st minute as he was quickest to Christos Tzolis’ cross to the near post expertly steering home with a touch off his toes who have dropped out of the league title race They pulled one back in stoppage time through Luis Vazquez after Samuel Edozie, on loan from Southampton had stolen away possession and burst through several defenders before laying the ball back for an easy finish Brugge’s last cup win was 10 years ago when they also beat Anderlecht 2-1 in the final The contest at the King Baudouin Stadium started five minutes late because of fireworks let off by spectators while supporters clashed in Brussels’ city centre in the build-up to the match Media reports said an Anderlecht fan was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a firework exploded in his hand The incident happened away from the match venue as Anderlecht fans prepared to walk to the stadium See a summary of the match here Aston VillaCraig Burley doesn't believe the Champions League tie between Club Brugge and Aston Villa is over despite Villa taking a 3-1 lead into the second leg next week Aston Villa earned a 3-1 win away to Club Brugge in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Belgium on Tuesday thanks to an own goal and a penalty kick in the final eight minutes The sides will meet again at Villa Park next Wednesday for the second leg, to decide who will face either Liverpool or Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals There are still 90 minutes to play," Emery told reporters I know how difficult each match is and how it can change." Brugge won 1-0 when the sides met earlier in the competition but this time around the hosts were chasing the game from the start A Youri Tielemans free kick floated into the box was headed back by Tyrone Mings and Bailey met the ball first time with a side-footed half-volley which flew into the bottom corner Brugge were soon level with De Cuyper marking his 100th appearance for the club with a goal A long ball forward reached Christos Tzolis in the area and he bided his time before laying a pass back to De Cuyper whose low shot beat the dive of Villa keeper Emiliano Martínez Martinez got down well to save a shot from Chemsdine Talbi as Brugge created the only other real chance before the break after the tempo slowed following their equaliser There was no lightning start to the second half and while the Villa players appeared content with a draw manager Unai Emery decided to shake things up making four changes just after the hour mark but to keep the same game plan," Emery said One of those changes, Asensio, had a powerful shot saved by Brugge keeper Simon Mignolet and when the rebound fell to another substitute, Matty Cash Seconds later Brugge went up the other end, where Hans Vanaken sent a header wide of the far post from close range and Tzolis had an even better chance to put the hosts ahead but with just the keeper to beat he blazed his shot well over The game looked to be heading for a draw when it all fell apart for the home side First, Mechele put the ball in his own net in an attempt to cut out a low Morgan Rogers ball across the goal and it got even worse when Tzolis fouled Cash in the area Asensio stepped up and continued his fine scoring form for Villa netting his fifth goal in seven games since arriving on loan from Paris St Germain to give Emery's side a two-goal cushion "The way we played was good again," Brugge manager Nicky Hayen told his players in a huddle after the final whistle "The only thing we can blame is that we gave the goals away ourselves." Aston Villa earned a 3-1 win away to Club Brugge in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Belgium on Tuesday The sides will meet again at Villa Park next Wednesday for the second leg, to decide who will face either Liverpool or Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals There are still 90 minutes to play,\" Emery told reporters I know how difficult each match is and how it can change.\" A Youri Tielemans free kick floated into the box was headed back by Tyrone Mings and Bailey met the ball first time with a side-footed half-volley which flew into the bottom corner A long ball forward reached Christos Tzolis in the area and he bided his time before laying a pass back to De Cuyper whose low shot beat the dive of Villa keeper Emiliano Martínez Martinez got down well to save a shot from Chemsdine Talbi as Brugge created the only other real chance before the break after the tempo slowed following their equaliser but to keep the same game plan,\" Emery said One of those changes, Asensio, had a powerful shot saved by Brugge keeper Simon Mignolet and when the rebound fell to another substitute, Matty Cash Seconds later Brugge went up the other end, where Hans Vanaken sent a header wide of the far post from close range and Tzolis had an even better chance to put the hosts ahead but with just the keeper to beat he blazed his shot well over First, Mechele put the ball in his own net in an attempt to cut out a low Morgan Rogers ball across the goal and it got even worse when Tzolis fouled Cash in the area \"The way we played was good again,\" Brugge manager Nicky Hayen told his players in a huddle after the final whistle \"The only thing we can blame is that we gave the goals away ourselves.\" Experienced and Dynamic Winger Joins the Fire via Transfer on Four-Year Contract 2025) – Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has acquired winger Philip Zinckernagel (pronounced: ZINK-er-nog-l) from Club Brugge of the Belgian Pro League via transfer Zinckernagel will occupy an international slot on the Fire’s roster pending completion of a medical and receipt of his P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC) His contract with the Fire will run through the 2028 season "We wanted to bring in a high-impact player for one of our TAM positions and Philip fits that profile perfectly,” said Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter “He’s a technical and versatile player who can create chances for himself and his teammates while also showing a commitment to defending With experience playing in multiple countries and elite European competitions Philip will bring a winning mentality and leadership to our squad for the upcoming season and beyond.” joins Chicago with more than 400 appearances in his career tallying 83 goals and 80 assists across various leagues and competitions in Europe he made 44 appearances across all competitions in the 2023-24 campaign recording seven goals and nine assists to help the team win the Belgian Championship and advance to the semifinals of the UEFA Europa Conference League “I’m very excited to join the Chicago Fire and experience a new league,” said Zinckernagel “The Club’s ambition and vision for the future are very motivating and I’m eager to help the team achieve its goals I look forward to working with the coaching staff and my new teammates to build something special together.” He also spent time on loan with Norwegian first division side FK Bodø/Glimt as well as two Champions League qualification contests and six Europa League matches with one goal occurring against Manchester United on Nov FK Bodø/Glimt won the Norwegian championship in 2024 with Zinckernagel who was also part of the 2020 FK Bodø/Glimt Norwegian championship squad The Danish winger began his professional career in 2013 when he joined HB Köge in Denmark Zinckernagel made the move to Norway for his first stint with FK Bodø/Glimt before moving on to England where he played with Watford and Nottingham Forest in the EFL Championship Zinckernagel also played at Olympiacos (Greece) and Standard Liège (Belgium) Zinckernagel has represented the Denmark National Team at the U-18 and U-20 levels appearance in two matches for each age group Transaction: Chicago Fire FC acquires winger Philip Zinckernagel from Club Brugge via transfer Welcome to www.automotivelogistics.media. 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Read our policy By 2025-04-21T16:47:00+01:00 Tariffs and trade uncertainty have not yet caused export spikes at the Port of Antwerp Bruges including significant finished vehicle and parts trade The Port of Antwerp Bruges is closely monitoring developments around US import tariffs and says that so far there have been no significant traffic shifts directly linked recent trade policy measures taken by the US or European Union In a statement the port authority said “a marked increase in exports to the US has not materialised” Antwerp Bruges terminals exported more than 613,400 TEUs in 2024 It outlined that the US is the second-largest global trading partner for the ports and has been for two decades It reported that maritime trade volume totalled 28m tonnes in 2024 accounting for around 10% of the joint ports’ overall cargo traffic Container exports from the ports (613,437 TEUs) mainly consisted of automotive and machinery parts 206,000 finished vehicles were shipped by ro-ro vessel from the ports to the US while 76,000 vehicles were imported from there This makes Antwerp Bruges responsible for over a quarter of Europe’s transatlantic finished vehicle traffic Read more about vehicle shipments from Antwerp-Bruges in our annual review of the top European vehicle-handling ports Container exports to the US from Antwerp-Bruges rose by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year which the port authority said is below the overall container traffic increase of 4.6% Car exports declined by 19.5% for the quarter to 37,743 in line with the overall decline in car exports (-13.5%) “Although the direct impact remains limited for now it is clear that further developments in trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions could affect the logistics chain,” said the port authority in a statement “Port of Antwerp Bruges remains in close contact with companies and terminals active in container shipping and is continuously monitoring the situation.” Since April 3 vehicles and car parts from Europe have been subject to a 25% tariff The EU has announced its own countermeasures including €18 billion worth of industrial and agricultural products both sides have temporarily paused measures during a 90-day negotiation window this means a provisional 10% import tariff applies during the negotiation period In a press conference held at the end of January this year the Port of Antwerp Bruges’ CEO Jacques Vandermeiren said that ports were now having to deal with a world less organised by shared rules and moving more into a world in which competing trading blocs were living by their own rules He noted the uncertainty caused by Donald Trump’s return to the Whitehouse and the raft of tariff threats made in his first week there Vandermeiren said the trend toward tariffs on trade including those taken by the EU against China though he noted that Chinese carmakers seemed largely undaunted and ready to absorb the additional import costs USMCOC’s president and CEO, Albert Zapanta plant shutdowns and soaring vehicle prices Automakers race to reroute vehicles before 25% US auto tariffs hit on April 2 logistics networks and cross-border supply chains Site powered by Webvision Cloud ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishSPORTSClub Brugge beat Anderlecht 2-1 to win the Belgian Cup4 May 2025 Club Brugge won the Belgian Cup for the 12th time in its history on Sunday evening The Belgian champions beat RSC Anderlecht 2-1 in a tense final at the King Baudouin stadium The atmosphere in Brussels was tense even before the match The police had their hands full trying to keep the fans of the two rival clubs apart and the smoke from fireworks filled the air both inside and outside the stadium with striker Romeo Vermant scoring both goals Despite a late goal from Luis Vazquez to make it 2-1 Anderlecht were never able to match the quality of the Belgian champions This is the twelfth time Club Brugge have lifted the trophy and lost in the final to Standard in 2016 and Antwerp in 2020 Copy linkGet updates in your mailboxYour email addressSubscribeBy clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy rapid and high-quality information 24 hours a day from Belgium and abroad to all Belgian media not to mention entertainment and lifestyle our journalists and press photographers produce hundreds of photos and news stories Since the end of March 2022 English has been added as a language businesses and various organisations that need reliable information Belga News Agency also offers a comprehensive range of corporate services to meet all their communication needs www.belganewsagency.eu Unai Emery's team took full advantage in the second half, Marco Asensio swiveling and scoring from close range in the 50th minute after a pass from fellow substitute Leon Bailey Ian Maatsen side-footed Villa's second goal with the help of a deflection seven minutes later before Asensio swept home in the 61st minute from a cutback by the marauding Rashford to the joy of a packed and bouncing Villa Park Back in Europe's elite competition for the first time in more than four decades, Villa will have to be at their absolute best to beat French champions PSG who knocked out high-flying Liverpool on penalties at Anfield on Tuesday "It doesn't get much harder than PSG over two legs," said Villa captain John McGinn "Paris Saint-Germain are frightening over two legs But Aston Villa are Champions League quarterfinalists Villa could eventually have won by an even bigger margin as chances went begging in a one-sided second half but there were no complaints from their fans who roared approval as fireworks soared into the sky at the final whistle We're giving these fans experiences they'll remember forever," added McGinn "We want to write our names in history and make these nights more frequent." Unai Emery's team took full advantage in the second half, Marco Asensio swiveling and scoring from close range in the 50th minute after a pass from fellow substitute Leon Bailey Ian Maatsen side-footed Villa's second goal with the help of a deflection seven minutes later Back in Europe's elite competition for the first time in more than four decades, Villa will have to be at their absolute best to beat French champions PSG who knocked out high-flying Liverpool on penalties at Anfield on Tuesday \"It doesn't get much harder than PSG over two legs,\" said Villa captain John McGinn \"Paris Saint-Germain are frightening over two legs We're giving these fans experiences they'll remember forever,\" added McGinn \"We want to write our names in history and make these nights more frequent.\" Club Brugge coach Nicky Hayen has said he would be talking to his dead mother before Tuesday's second leg of their Champions League playoff against Atalanta keeping up a pre-match ritual he feels helps him "Before the match I always talk to my mother, who passed away four years ago, much too early," he told a press conference on Monday as Brugge prepare to defend their 2-1 lead from last week's first leg in Belgium. "Last year before the [Belgian league] playoffs I told her we wanted to do something crazy, and in the end winning the title was the result. "Am I deeply religious? No, but I do feel that it is something for me. I must believe there is something," Hayen added. Nicky Hayen was appointed as Club Brugge's permanent manager in June. Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty ImagesThe 44-year-old was thrust into the Brugge job in March last year on an interim basis and then turned around the club's fortunes by guiding them to the Belgian championship. He signed a permanent deal as coach in June and has steered Brugge into this season's Champions League playoff, plus second place in the Belgian standings. He said he expected a tough night in Bergamo on Tuesday. "Atalanta will definitely play more attacking. At home they also want to be more dominant. They also have the team for that, so we expect a difficult evening," he said. "We have to play our own game and especially show the tactical discipline of last week. "My plan for the match hasn't changed because it was 2-1 last week. We did very well, because Atalanta is a very strong team. I believe in my squad. We play with a lot of guts in this Champions League, but that mustn't turn into naivety." medieval buildings and opulent squares: this is the social media image of Bruges But does the Belgian city live up to the hype the hottest book at the University wasn’t a national bestseller or a novel adapted into a blockbuster film—it was a 500-year-old Catholic prayer book On that evening, a sold-out crowd of nearly 300 people packed into the Memorial Art Gallery’s auditorium to hear Nancy Norwood, the museum’s curator of European Art, and Anna Siebach-Larsen, director of the Rossell Hope Robbins Library and Koller-Collins Center for English Studies discuss the recent acquisition of the pocket-sized Ghent-Bruges Book of Hours Filled with richly colored illustrations and Latin calligraphic script “It was used by everyday people of the time who wanted to bring practices of worship into their daily lives,” says Siebach-Larsen and even a perpetual calendar (meaning that it could be used year after year) The name is descriptive: A book of hours was designed to help its readers structure time for prayer while “Ghent-Bruges” refers to the distinctive detailed style of manuscript illumination found in the two named Belgian cities The manuscript was a hit with the evening’s audiences and continues to be on display at the Memorial Art Gallery to the public It will also serve as a cornerstone of the University’s renowned medieval studies program and collection And while complete imaging by Lisa Wright, a digitization specialist for the River Campus Libraries the value of having the real object is significant the binding offers clues to how the book was made the wear on specific images and pages suggests the ways it might have been used and decorative gilt shines in a way that digital imaging can’t fully capture Siebach-Larsen says that there’s something emotional—almost visceral—about having a physical object that many people find meaningful “There’s something about seeing an object in front of you that allows you to connect with the past in a unique way,” she says But it’s not ‘distant.’ It’s right there in front of you.” The acquisition marks a significant partnership between the museum and the River Campus Libraries By pooling their resources and working together the two University units were not only able to acquire a manuscript that would have been out of reach for either individually but also to ensure that it would be available for their respective events “This collaborative aspect has been an area of emphasis for us and it aligns with the ‘One University’ model that we’re pursuing,” says Siebach-Larsen adding that the Book of Hours acquisition process could serve as a roadmap for future collaborative efforts at Rochester the book functions as both a scholarly reference and a source of fascination A version of this story appears in the spring 2025 issue of Rochester Review, the magazine of the University of Rochester. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Clare Fallon and Ken Ferris At the start of the race, five riders formed the early breakaway, but the peloton always kept them within reach. The pace was high, helped by a strong tailwind. A powerful Tim Declercq and his colleagues made sure the breakaway never got too far. Everyone was counting down to the much-anticipated bunch sprint, but it never really happened. Multiple crashes in the final kilometers disrupted the sprint and prevented a fair showdown. Unfortunately, Edward Theuns was caught up in one of the crashes. Further examinations will determine the extent of his injuries. Juan Molano took advantage of the chaos, surprising the other sprinters with a long sprint from far out. The hesitation behind gave him an extra gap. Jonathan Milan chased hard but just ran out of road. The final result: a second place. The Classic Brugge-De Panne delivered the high-speed sprint finale everyone expected. The Lidl-Trek team rode strongly throughout the race, setting up Elisa Balsamo for a hard-fought third place behin... Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Brugge’s Chemsdine Talbi, right, scores the opening goal during a Champions League, playoff second leg, soccer match between Atalanta and Club Brugge in Bergamo, Italy, Tuesday, Feb.18, 2025. (Spada/LaPresse via AP) Brugge’s Chemsdine Talbi, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a Champions League, playoff second leg, soccer match between Atalanta and Club Brugge in Bergamo, Italy, Tuesday, Feb.18, 2025. (Spada/LaPresse via AP) BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Chemsdine Talbi had dazzled observers last week with his tremendous dribbles, precise crosses and strong ability to win both attacking duels and recover the ball in defense. In addition, the Belgian-Moroccan player had delivered an assist to Ferran Jutglà in a man-of-the-match performance that helped Club Brugge to a 2-1 win over Atalanta in the first leg of their Champions League playoff. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder did it again Tuesday in the Italian city of Bergamo. This time, he turned from provider to scorer — twice in a 3-1 victory. And Brugge advanced to the last 16 of Europe’s top tournament with a 5-2 aggregate win at the expense of the Europa League holders. The Belgian champions had progressed from the league phase in 24th place, the final qualifying berth. Talbi broke the deadlock in Brugge’s first attack, putting the Belgian side ahead after only three minutes. He was at the conclusion of a fast move after Hans Vanaken found Jutglà, who passed the ball to Talbi to his right inside the box for his teammate to slot the ball into the back of the net at the far corner. That was just the beginning of his show of class. Talbi doubled his team’s lead on the evening in the 27th minute after another slick move with a shot from the rebound following goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi’s reflex save. Jutglà then made it 3-0 with a powerful strike just before halftime. Atalanta pulled one back in the 46th through Ademola Lookman. The Italian team had the best chances — 89 attacks and 28 attempts. It missed a golden opportunity to reduce the gap when Lookman saw his poor effort from the penalty spot saved by goalkeeper Simon Mignolet with 29 minutes left to play. Atalanta captain Rafael Toloi lost his temper in the closing stages and was shown a red card after angrily chasing down and bumping into Maxim De Cuyper. A fast player with great technique, Talbi grew up in Molenbeek and was trained in Tubize-Braine before he joined Brugge in 2015. He made his debut with the U23 squad three years ago before joining the first team in 2023. This season, he has scored five goals and delivered two assists for Brugge in the Belgian league. who have now drawn over half of their 30 games in all competitions this season with places from nine to 24 booking a spot in the knockout phase playoffs The Belgian outfit travel to Manchester City in their final league phase game on Jan. 29 when Juventus host Benfica The two sides started off cautiously and had only one attempt each in a dull first half The tempo increased slightly after the restart, when Brugge produced their best chance to break the deadlock through forward Ferran Jutglà, who nutmegged defender Pierre Kalulu before his low attempt flew just wide of the left post But little changed in terms of overall play and while Juventus had more possession Brugge goalkeeper Simon Mignolet stretched to deny midfielder Manuel Locatelli from distance late on saving the only goal-bound effort in the match Juve had won three of four previous meetings between the sides including two most recent in the 2005-06 group stage The 19-times Belgian champions Brugge are unbeaten in all competitions since a 3-1 loss at AC Milan in late October Juventus had to settle for a 0-0 draw at Belgian champions Club Brugge in a lacklustre Champions League clash on Tuesday The Belgian outfit travel to Manchester City in their final league phase game on Jan. 29 when Juventus host Benfica The tempo increased slightly after the restart, when Brugge produced their best chance to break the deadlock through forward Ferran Jutglà, who nutmegged defender Pierre Kalulu before his low attempt flew just wide of the left post Brugge goalkeeper Simon Mignolet stretched to deny midfielder Manuel Locatelli from distance late on The 19-times Belgian champions Brugge are unbeaten in all competitions since a 3-1 loss at AC Milan in late October. Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Peter Rutherford The Lidl-Trek women were in high spirits this morning on the start podium in Brugge. With little wind and bright sunshine, conditions were perfect for racing. For much of the race, the peloton remained tightly controlled. Two riders eventually found the courage to attack, but their move was short-lived. Then, with just over 30 kilometers to go, 18-year-old Cat Ferguson launched a bold solo move. However, the peloton had one clear goal: a bunch sprint. Ferguson’s lead never stretched beyond 30 seconds, and with two kilometers to go, her impressive effort came to an end. A massive crash threatened to disrupt the finale, but the top sprinters managed to avoid the chaos. Unlike yesterday’s dramatic finish, this time all the big names were in position to contest the sprint. The Lidl-Trek lead-out train executed their plan to perfection, with Clara Copponi delivering Elisa Balsamo into prime position. Elisa gave it her all, but in the end, she had to settle for third place behind Lorena Wiebes and Chiara Consonni. I really have to thank my teammates. They did an amazing job with a perfect lead-out. My legs weren’t at their best today, and the first two riders were simply stronger, but I’m really happy with the team’s performance. I knew the finish well and wasn’t worried about crashing because we stayed perfectly positioned at the front the whole time. Wiebes is incredibly strong and she deserves the win. The E3 Saxo Classic delivered the promised spectacle, with action from start to finish and a well-earned podium spot for Mads Pedersen after a fantastic race. If you set out to design a fairy-tale medieval town, it would be hard to improve on central Bruges (Brugge in Dutch), one of Europe's best preserved cities. Picturesque cobbled lanes and dreamy canals link photogenic market squares lined with soaring towers, historical churches and lane after lane of old whitewashed almshouses. Bruges Back to topAttractionsMust-see attractionsGroeningemuseum Bruges’ most celebrated art gallery boasts an astonishingly rich collection that's strong in superb Flemish Primitive and Renaissance works Museum Sint-Janshospitaal In the restored chapel of a 12th-century hospital building with superb timber beamwork this museum shows various torturous-looking medical implements,… Belfort Towering 83m above the square like a gigantic medieval rocket is this fabulous 13th-century belfry Markt the old market square is lined with pavement cafes beneath step-gabled facades The buildings aren't always quite as medieval… Burg the less theatrical but still enchanting Burg has been Bruges' administrative centre for centuries Kasteel van Loppem Kasteel van Loppem is a mid-19th-century brick castle-mansion which had its moment of fame at the end of WWI when it was… Begijnhof Bruges’ delightful begijnhof dates from the 13th century Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed The western end of the stadhuis morphs into the Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed The basilica takes its name from a phial supposedly containing a few drops… View more attractionsPlanning ToolsExpert guidance to help you plan your tripBest Things to Do Bruges is home to peaceful canals and amazing beers. But what should you do when you're not on a boat or in a bar? We've got you covered. ArticlesLatest stories from BrugesRead more articlesActivities Bruges is home to peaceful canals and amazing beers But what should you do when you're not on a boat or in a bar FoodAlternative destinations to escape the crowds in Western EuropeAug 15, 2019 • 6 min read Get to the heart of Bruges with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance. Go to checkout (0 items)in partnership with getyourguide Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol, left, celebrates after his cross led to an own goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola celebrates with Bernardo Silva afte the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson) Manchester City’s Savinho, left, scores his side’s third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson) PSG’s Bradley Barcola, centre right, celebrates with Desire Doue after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between VfB Stuttgart and Paris Saint-Germain in Stuttgart, Germany, Jan. 29, 2025. (Marijan Murat/dpa via AP) Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe controls the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Brest and Real Madrid at Roudourou stadium in Guingamp, France, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, left, celebrates with his teammate Kylian Mbappe after scoring his side’s third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Brest and Real Madrid at Roudourou stadium in Guingamp, France, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy scores the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Shakhtar Donetsk in Dortmund, Germany, Jan. 29, 2025. (Bernd Thissen/dpa via AP) Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson) Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez scores from penalty during a Champions League soccer match between Inter Milan and Monaco, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) PSG’s Bradley Barcola, centre right, scores the opening goal past Stuttgart’s goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between VfB Stuttgart and Paris Saint-Germain in Stuttgart, Germany, Jan. 29, 2025. (Marijan Murat/dpa via AP) Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika, bottom, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson) Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, background, celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Aston Villa and Celtic at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira) Barcelona’s Gavi, left, vies for the ball with Atalanta’s Ederson during a Champions League opening phase soccer between Barcelona and Atalanta match at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) PSV’s goalkeeper Walter Benitez saves over Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between PSV and Liverpool at Phillips Stadium in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong) City flirted with a disaster before rallying to beat Club Brugge 3-1 in a must-win game. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, and then sitting 26th in the live standings, the 2023 title-winner was sparked by substitute Savinho to avoid elimination. The French champion impressed again after a crucial 4-2 comeback win over Man City one week ago, and rose to 15th place. Still, that puts PSG on a path to meet either Liverpool or Barcelona in the round of 16 in March if it wins an all-French playoff against either Monaco or Brest. Liverpool topped the standings despite a 3-2 loss with a weakened team at PSV Eindhoven, and Barcelona ended runner-up after a 2-2 draw with Atalanta. Only the top eight teams go direct to the round of 16 and that excludes Madrid, which won 3-0 at Brest, and Bayern, a 3-1 winner against Slovan Bratislava. Inter Milan, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid sealed top-eight finishes as expected with low-key wins. Inter beat Monaco 3-0, Arsenal won 2-1 at Girona and Atletico won 4-1 at Salzburg, which had a woeful campaign. Bayer Leverkusen, Lille — which thrashed Feyenoord 6-1 — and Aston Villa completed the top eight. Stuttgart dropped to 26th place and was eliminated along with Dinamo Zagreb, despite its 2-1 win over AC Milan whose United States playmaker Christian Pulisic had leveled the game. Milan can face Juventus in the playoffs round. Brugge took the 24th qualification place ahead of Dinamo on the tiebreaker of goal difference. An unprecedented Champions League night of 18 games playing at the same time — completing the new 144-game opening phase format – ended with no shock exits though final standings that defied expectations. Three English teams finished in the top eight but not Man City. Two Spanish teams finished in the top eight but not Real Madrid. The one German team in the top eight is not Bayern, and the one French team is not PSG. Those four wealthy powers of European soccer found the new eight-game format trickier than expected. They now have the burden of two extra games on back-to-back midweeks in February to earn round of 16 places that were routine in the old group-stage format. Villa joined Liverpool and Arsenal in the top eight by beating Celtic 4-2 to rise to 16 points — the cut that meant avoiding the playoffs. UEFA’s preseason prediction of eight points to enter the knockout phase proved far off the mark. Dinamo got 11 points and still was eliminated, ensuring no team from eastern Europe will be in the knockout phase. The lowest-ranked country in Friday’s playoffs round draw is Scotland, whose champion Celtic finished 21st, one place and one point above Man City. Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk; editing by Clare Fallon What had been a lethargic performance for Villa turned absurd in the 52nd minute when Mings inexplicably picked up the ball Villa keeper Emi Martínez had just lined up a goal kick, sending a short pass to Mings, who then picked up the ball and gave it back to the Argentinian. The referee pointed to the penalty spot, and Hans Vanaken converted to the delight of the crowd at Jan Breydel Stadium the Belgian champions were the better side on the night forcing Martinez to make several key saves to keep his team in the game Unai Emery's side, who had won their opening three games of their first appearance in Europe's elite club competition in 41 years, have nine points after four matches, leaving Liverpool top of the table as the only team with a 100% record Brugge moved provisionally up to 20th in the table on six points It was an unfortunate Champions League debut for Mings who recently returned after being out for 445 days due to a knee injury The penalty was the only goal Villa have conceded in their European club competition campaign Martinez headed directly for the officials after the final whistle to plead his case Villa's World Cup-winning keeper was pressed into action early by Brugge, who had seven shots on target to the Premier League club's one Ferran Jutglà was denied by the post before Christos Tzolis pounced on the rebound sending in a low hard shot that the Argentinian keeper pushed away with his finger tips after diving at full stretch Mings side-footed Casper Nielsen's header off the goal line, and then Martinez was forced to make a diving save again from Ardon Jashari's shot Villa's John McGinn had a terrific first-half chance after Boubacar Kamara drove into the space before sending a looping ball over the top to McGinn at the back post but the Villa captain's header was just off target Villa's loss was the latest in a string of disappointing performances for Emery's side, who suffered a 4-1 league loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday on the heels of being eliminated from the League Cup by Crystal Palace Villa keeper Emi Martínez had just lined up a goal kick, sending a short pass to Mings, who then picked up the ball and gave it back to the Argentinian. The referee pointed to the penalty spot, and Hans Vanaken converted Unai Emery's side, who had won their opening three games of their first appearance in Europe's elite club competition in 41 years, have nine points after four matches, leaving Liverpool top of the table as the only team with a 100% record Villa's World Cup-winning keeper was pressed into action early by Brugge, who had seven shots on target to the Premier League club's one Ferran Jutglà was denied by the post before Christos Tzolis pounced on the rebound sending in a low hard shot that the Argentinian keeper pushed away with his finger tips after diving at full stretch Mings side-footed Casper Nielsen's header off the goal line, and then Martinez was forced to make a diving save again from Ardon Jashari's shot Villa's John McGinn had a terrific first-half chance after Boubacar Kamara drove into the space before sending a looping ball over the top to McGinn at the back post Villa's loss was the latest in a string of disappointing performances for Emery's side, who suffered a 4-1 league loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday on the heels of being eliminated from the League Cup by Crystal Palace playGuardiola: No other option but to beat Brugge in the UCL (0:44)Pep Guardiola speaks about Manchester City's hopes of progressing into the next round of the Champions League MANCHESTER, England -- Pep Guardiola said he is convinced Manchester City will beat Club Brugge and book their place in the Champions League knockout rounds Guardiola's team must win at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to secure a place in the top 24 of the league phase table Anything less than victory will see City fail to reach the knockout for the first time since the 2012-13 season "I appreciate your concern for if we don't qualify but I think we are going to do it," Guardiola told a new conference on Tuesday "The situation that we have is that we have to win the game and if not we will not continue in this competition "We want to go though to have another chance to play another two games to have the chance of the next stages Pep Guardiola is confident his side will seal progression to the next round of the Champions League. James Gill - Danehouse/Getty ImagesCity have won just two of their seven league phase games and sit outside the top 24 Finishing between 9th and 24th will earn a two-legged playoff for a place in the round of 16 Club Brugge are one of only two teams going into the final games that mathematically could make the top eight, end up in the knockout play-offs or be eliminated. They are 20th in the table after wins over Aston Villa and Sporting CP and a home draw with Juventus on matchday seven "I've been here many years in the Champions League and these types of games I've played many times," Guardiola said "Sooner or later you have to play them where if you win you go through and if you don't you go out We are here for the reasons we know that we have not been good enough and this is a situation we have lived many times." City are enduring a difficult season by their own standards, but head into the game against Club Brugge on the back of an impressive 3-1 win over Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday "It's obviously a final for us," defender Josko Gvardiol said "We want to qualify for the next stage and our confidence is very good especially after the last game [against Chelsea] there is a reason they are here in the Champions League and it is not going to be easy." The genre is awash with phone-it-ins featuring as the entire supposed appeal of the thing an audience-drawing actor and a family-pleasing premise barely more detailed than: it’s Christmas see Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever (2014) Helpfully, there’s something we can do about this. Move (or, more accurately, widen) the goalposts ever so slightly, to include not just films whose primary subject is Christmas but also films that provably take place during the festive period, and a whole host of bangers become fair game for festive viewing Die Hard is the obvious one here given the amount of debate its potential Christmas Movie status has generated in recent years and we’re liable to overlook the best Christmas-set film of them all A 2008 comedy-thriller that takes place in the lead-up to Christmas in one of the most Christmassy-looking film locations you’re ever likely to see on screen That 2008 comedy-thriller is of course In Bruges after Ray made a bit of a balls-up of their last job—the kind of balls-up where you shoot and kill a child more mature Ken is happy moseying around the beautiful streets of Bruges ("It's in Belgium," as Ray tells us as narrator) taking canal boat tours and going to see a bit of Jesus’s blood in an old church with all of that fantastic toddlerness that perhaps only Colin Farrell can summon Belgium having little more to offer than “chocolates and child abuse” as far as he’s concerned they float around in this purgatorial state and Ray’s boredom (or perhaps just innate rebelliousness) makes for plenty of mischief—his punching of an “American” tourist (who turns out to be Canadian) in the name of avenging John Lennon his goading of a (this time genuinely) American family into chasing him around the square after he tells them they’re too overweight to climb the clock tower And a lot of it is a lot more fun than the sort of mischief a hitman typically gets up to When Harry tells Ken the real purpose of their trip—a final holiday followed by a swift execution for Ray to be carried about by Ken—the laughs fade to black as Ken contends with whether or not he’s going to be able to kill a man whose extensive whining he has clearly hated tolerating but who we suspect he might still consider Brendan Gleeson’s gruff stoicism is perfect in this moment When he opts for the personal and professional sacrifice that he knows letting Ray escape will constitute no wrestle with any inner demon wrought on his face There’s only a resolute acceptance of the consequences of what he’s decided was absolutely the right decision Ralph Fiennes is also brilliant fanatically and fantastically losing the rag as Harry while Gleeson’s Ken calmly informs him of his decision to let Ray go (Harry’s implicit acceptance of Ken’s assertion that he’s a cunt by insisting that Ken “retract that bit about my cunt fucking kids” but saying nothing about Ken’s description of Harry himself is a hall-of-fame unity of comic writing and performance) The frantic finish this sets up—in which Harry wants to kill Ray We get all of the shooting-shouting-chasing action and wrapped inside it is a grossly violent sequence that’ll shock you with its emotion while still managing to genuinely serve the action of the plot In its final moments, as the snow falls around him, Farrell's Ray delivers the heaviest bit of dialogue of the whole film. And so is completed its masterful descent—from lightness and cheer at its outset to a rumination on the nature of death itself, by the end. Merry Christmas everyone! I'd take this over Hot Frosty any day This story originally appeared in British GQ. Home de OneFootball Búsqueda Ajustes Inicia sesión Inicia sesiónÚneteClub Brugge v Anderlecht preview: Brugge and Anderlecht dreaming of silverware ahead of the cup final | OneFootballGet Belgian & Dutch Football News given their results and performances in the league and in Europe But we’re approaching the final with a lot of confidence […] We have a good selection and players who can make the difference.” Speaking to Sporza, Anderlecht coach Bensik Hasi adds “I think we can approach the final in a relaxed manner “We have found some stability and confidence in the team in recent weeks. Some guys are also performing at a higher level. Those things give us a good feeling.” Nieuwsblad reports that, alongside Vertonghen Mario Stroeykens and Adrelyson have rejoined training and could make the matchday squad Having lost their last five matches against Club Brugge, Les Mauves will be wary of the dominance their opponents have wielded over them in recent years Brugge are embroiled in a tense title race but must turn their attention to the Croky Cup a trophy they have not won since defeating Anderlecht in that tense 2015 final Following their emphatic 4-1 win over Gent on Thursday coach Nicky Hayen may have a starting line up dilemma due to the form of young striker Romeo Vermant he has put himself into the limelight and will be giving his manager a headache going into the final As reported by Nieuwsblad, Captain Hans Vanaken has spoken about his desire to win the Croky Cup let’s hope the third time is the good time You could say that the circle is complete if I win the cup with Club but on the other hand we also have to perform again next season.” Hayen adds: “Every prize you can win is important We can crown a good season with at least one prize because we are playing against an Anderlecht with confidence but we have to start from our own strength and focus on ourselves We have played good football on the pitch in recent months GBENeFN | Samuel Fabre Noticias RelacionadasI’ve Had No Continuity – Aston Villa Out-on-loan Star Bemoans Situation ‘We Have Little Contact’ – Aston Villa Loan Star On Lions Communication 🎥 ¿Qué puede esperar el Real Madrid de Alexander-Arnold? 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