The Union Saint-Gilloise won on Genk’s field thanks to a goal in Rob Schoofs’s stops, an unexpected victory after a second difficult half. The Belgian team opened the score in the 10th minute thanks to Promise Davids, but Genk equalized shortly before the game time by Junya Itao. The two teams then fought fiercely, with opportunities on both sides. Despite intense pressure from Genk, including Junya Itao, the Union has managed to maintain its lead and win a valuable victory. Genk’s coach, Thorsten Fink, stressed the need for his team to gain maturity in order to avoid conceding goals, while stressing the importance of taking points to avoid falling into doubt.

This victory comes just after a historic performance of the Union in the Champions League against the PSV. Union coach Sébastien Pocognoli highlighted the ambition and mentality of his team, stressing the importance of questioning even after a good performance. The Union has replicated a dynamic similar to that of its match against Eindhoven, taking the initiative from the beginning and marking a quick goal thanks to Promise Davids. Despite Genk’s efforts, notably by Junya Itao, the Union has been able to resist and take over in the second half, with fixed-phase opportunities and solid defence.

The Union and Bruges are currently at the top of the Champions League ranking, a surprising performance that attracts the admiration of observers. According to Marc Degryse, the two Belgian clubs show that with realism and constant ambition, it is possible to go very far. Degryse stresses their ability to challenge themselves even after European successes, and believes that other Belgian clubs should be inspired by them. This rise of Belgian clubs gives Belgium a place of choice on the European scene, with increasingly promising prospects.