Read below all the reactions after the victory against KV Mechelen.
Kyriani Sabbe: "Very content with the 4-1 victory."
"I think we played a good game," Kyriani Sabbe opened his press chat afterwards.
"From the beginning we had everything under control, although it is unfortunate that we still got another goal against, but for the rest we can be very content with this 4-1 victory. Of course I am happy that I was able to score two goals myself, because as a defender that is not so obvious. Against Standard, for example, I had similar chances and then I couldn't finish. I did practice on finishing afterwards and today was proof that it paid off."
"Unlike previous games, we did keep going today to put our opponent under pressure. Even at a 3-0 interval, we didn't let off the gas pedal and kept our grip on the game. And yes, now it actually starts for us. It is common knowledge that we want to get our second star, so there is only one thing that matters this season and that is the title. Everyone with us knows what's at stake soon in playoff 1, be sure of that."
Nicoló Tresoldi: "Ten more finals to play."
"I think we played almost a perfect game," were the first words of Nicoló Tresoldi.
"From the first second we were very close and when you can score naturally with your first attack, you get another boost and that translated into two more goals in the first half. After the break they were able to score a counter goal out of nowhere, but I think that's the only blemish on our game tonight. I thought we looked very fit and even when the substitutes came in, we kept pushing.
There was a moment in the second half when I was angry with myself, because I definitely should have scored a second goal. To become top scorer in the Belgian league would of course be nice, but for me the team remains the most important thing. We will see the outcome after the next ten games. Now we first go into the international break and then we have to play ten more finals to win the title, it's as simple as that."
Hugo Vetlesen: "We played the perfect match."
Hans Vanaken's replacement was pleased with his match and the team's performance.
"It was a very nice night. I'm more than satisfied, because we actually played the perfect match, except for a little bit in the second half where we took our foot off the gas pedal for a very short time. We put the right intensity on the mat from the beginning and then it becomes difficult to beat us. I played my game and tried to replace Vanaken as best I could. With a subtle deviation, he managed to set Sabbe on his way to the 2-0.
Whether it was a Vanaken assist? "No, not that, it was a Hugo Vetlesen assist," grinned the Norwegian. "We already talked about playing in like that at training and then it's nice to be able to see that reflected in the match. The fact that the supporters chanted my name when I was substituted does a lot of good."
Ten important matches to go, the Blue-Black midfielder concludes.
Brandon Mechele: "We will need everyone in the Play-Offs."
It felt strange not to see Hans Vanaken in the catacombs, confirmed goal scorer Brandon Mechele.
"Hans is always there, but Hugo did a great job. This match showed once again the importance of a strong core. It's good for the team that we don't lose quality when an important player is unavailable. The matches have been following each other in quick succession for some time, but this week there was room for a few days off. That recuperation was welcome. We will need everyone to be ready for the playoffs."
Ivan Leko: "We will prepare every match like a cup final."
Ivan Leko saw his team finish the regular competition with a big 4-1 victory against KV Mechelen. "We started very strongly. We were in control from the first second, played with great intensity, put high pressure, created chances and also scored at the right moments. At halftime it was already 3-0 and then you know you're almost there. But we stressed in the locker room that in the second half we had to play like it was 0-0, because you know that one action can turn a game around. We unfortunately conceded another goal against, so that's still a small downside. But I am very happy with today's performance. There was only one team on the field and we were very dominant. This 4-1 is a nice result, and it could have been 6-1 or 7-1 rather than 4-2."
Club Brugge thus begins the Champions' Playoffs in two weeks with one point behind Union. "We will now first celebrate this victory and have a small break over the next few days. After that, our preparation for the playoffs will begin. That's a completely new league, so the results of the past 30 matches are of no consequence. It's like closing a book and starting a new one. It has happened many times before that teams with a big deficit are in top form just in those last two months of the season and therefore still undo their deficit. If you look at the statistics of the last three months, we are the best team, but that doesn't mean anything. I am happy with what I see from my team, but we have to stay humble and keep working hard. We will prepare every match as if it were a cup final."