KV Mechelen, also known as Koninklijke Voetbalclub Mechelen, is a Belgian football club based in the city of Mechelen. The club was founded in 1904 and has a rich history in Belgian football. They have played their home matches at the AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne since 1911. KV Mechelen has had several notable accomplishments throughout their history. They have won the Belgian Pro League on four occasions, with their most recent triumph coming in the 1988-1989 season. Additionally, they have won the Belgian Cup five times, with their most recent victory in 2018-2019. The club is commonly referred to as "Malinwa," which is derived from the city's nickname, "Malines." This nickname reflects the strong connection between the club and the city of Mechelen. An interesting fact about KV Mechelen is that they achieved great success in European competitions during the late 1980s. They won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1988, defeating Ajax in the final. This remains their most significant achievement on the continental stage.