Bruges (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 20, 2026 – Belgian Champions League contenders Club Brugge KV are scheduled to host French side RC Lens at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday evening, 21 October 2026. Club Brugge enter matchday three of the league phase following a 4-3 away victory against Inter Milan, whilst RC Lens seek recovery after suffering a 2-0 home defeat against Sporting CP. Referee Luís Godinho of Portugal has been appointed to officiate the fixture in Bruges.
Club Brugge Host RC Lens at Jan Breydel Stadium in Matchday Three
Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge KV welcome French Ligue 1 club RC Lens to the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, for their third fixture of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League league phase. The kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 local time (20:00 BST).
The match brings together two sides navigating contrasting fortunes in European competition following the previous round of European fixtures held on 13 October 2026. Portuguese referee Luís Godinho will lead the match officiating team in Bruges.
Form Guide and Recent Champions League Results
Club Brugge enter the encounter following a 4-3 victory against Italian side Inter Milan at the San Siro in their preceding European fixture. Striker Nicolò Tresoldi scored a hat-trick for the Belgian club during that match to secure three points.
In contrast, RC Lens enter matchday three following a 0-2 loss at home against Portuguese side Sporting CP on 13 October 2026. The French club will be seeking to earn points on the road to maintain their position within the European competition’s expanded league phase table.
Squad News and Expected Team Lineups
Both managers are expected to field strong starting elevens for the midweek clash based on recent tactical selections and availability.
Expected Lineups
| Position | Club Brugge KV | RC Lens |
| Goalkeeper | Yann Sommer | Robin Risser |
| Defenders | Kyriani Sabbe, Brandon Mechele, Jorne Spileers, Joaquin Seys | Samson Baidoo, Kyllian Antonio, Jean-Clair Todibo |
| Midfielders | Freddie Potts, Hugo Vetlesen, Carlos Forbs, Hans Vanaken, Jan Virgili | Ruben Aguilar, Andrija Bulatovic, Amadou Haidara, Matthieu Udol |
| Forwards | Nicolò Tresoldi | Florian Thauvin, Junior Kadile, Odsonne Édouard |
Match Overview and Venue Information
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Competition: 2026–27 UEFA Champions League (League Phase, Matchday 3)
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Date & Kickoff: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 20:00 BST (21:00 local time)
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Venue: Jan Breydel Stadium, Bruges, Belgium
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Referee: Luís Godinho (Portugal)
