The Bruges Matins (Dutch: Brugse Metten, French: Matines Brugeoises) is a yearly friendly tournament organised by the Belgian football club Club Brugge KV.[1]
 The Goedendag Trophy awarded to the winners. | |
| Founded | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Region | Bruges |
| Number of teams | 2 (1991, 1993-) 4 (1976–90, 1992) |
| Current champions |  AZ |
| Most successful club(s) |  Club Brugge (21 titles) |
The name of the tournament refers to the nocturnal massacre in Bruges in 1302, which is called the Bruges Matins. The tournament was first organised in 1976 as a four-team competition.[2] However, since 1991, with the exception of 1992, it was reduced to just a one-match tournament between Club Brugge and another team. Normally, teams from abroad are invited, but sometimes other Belgian teams take part. On two occasions, a national team was present, namely Senegal in 1985 and Morocco in 1987. In case Club Brugge play in the Belgian Super Cup, the match won't be organised that season.[3]
The winner of the tournament wins a trophy called Goedendag, which is an alternative name of the medieval club-like weapon more commonly known under the name Morning star. As a result, the tournament is sometimes also called "The Goedendag Trophy".[4]
Matches
editNote: In case of a draw, penalties usually decided the winner. However, both in 1991 and 2014 the game ended in a draw and no winner was declared.
References
edit- ^ "Club Brugge wint Brugse Metten na penalty's van Sporting, opvallende rol voor nieuwkomers". Het Nieuwsblad (in Flemish). 2019-07-19. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "Club Brugge liet zich inspireren door Spaanse eersteklasser - VoetbalNieuws". www.voetbalnieuws.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "Club Brugge houdt na twee jaar afwezigheid opnieuw Brugse Metten met mooie affiche". De Standaard (in Flemish). Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ "Club Brugge is klaar voor bekerfinale: kampioen rekent met twee knappe goals in Brugse Metten af met Lille". Het Nieuwsblad (in Flemish). 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2023-06-03.