UEFA Europa League League Stage - 3
Genk 0 - 0 FT Real Betis
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Antony 23'
HT
↓ Antony ↑P. Garcia 46'
51' Bryan Heynen
Cédric Bakambu 55'
↓ N. Deossa ↑P. Fornals 63'
↓ R. Riquelme ↑A. Ezzalzouli 63'
66' ↓ Y. Medina ↑N. Adedeji-Sternberg
66' ↓ P. Hrosovsky ↑D. Heymans
↓ G. Lo Celso ↑C. Avila 77'
↓ C. Bakambu ↑Cucho Hernandez 77'
83' ↓ K. Karetsas ↑Y. Sor
83' ↓ Oh Hyeon-Gyu ↑J. Erabi
Pablo García 84'
90'+2 ↓ B. Heynen ↑I. Bangoura
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genk
Goalkeepers
H. Van Crombrugge 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Nkuba 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Sadick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Smets 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
J. Kayembe
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
N. Sattlberger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Heynen 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
64
Passes
12
Duels
K. Karetsas
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
P. Hrosovsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Y. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Oh Hyeon-Gyu 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
B. Stevens 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kongolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Heymans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Sor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bibout
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mirisola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Yokoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Adedeji-Sternberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Erabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Mounganga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Alvaro Valles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Ruibal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bartra
MAGNET
115
Activity
115
Activity
100
Passes
15
Duels
V. Gomez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
R. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
N. Deossa 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Altimira
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
87
Passes
6
Duels
Antony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
G. Lo Celso
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
R. Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
C. Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Adrian
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Lopez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
H. Bellerin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Natan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Fornals
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Avila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ezzalzouli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cucho Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Midfield Chess Match Nobody Asked For
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 10/100. A dreadful ninety minutes of shadow-boxing leaves both sides with a point, but strips neutral viewers of their will to live.
The Opening Act
The early exchanges at Cegeka Arena offered a grim preview of what was to come. Genk immediately dropped into a deep block, allowing Real Betis to dictate the tempo. The Spanish side controlled possession, holding 56% of the ball, but the overall Intensity of the contest never pushed beyond a walking pace. Passes were purely sideways, movement was lethargic, and the final third looked completely inaccessible. For the hosts, Bryan Heynen was the primary enforcer, sweeping up loose balls and ensuring the midfield remained thoroughly congested. However, neither team showed genuine intent to break lines. It was a suffocating display of risk aversion, with the visitors content to pass the ball harmlessly around the perimeter while the Belgian outfit refused to press high.
Sterile Dominance
As the match wore on, the Balance of play shifted into a predictable pattern of sterile Spanish dominance. The visitors racked up ten shots in total, but an abysmal seven of those came from outside the penalty area. Their expected goals tally of 0.79 tells the story of a team sorely lacking a sharp edge. The only creative pulse came from Sergi Altimira, who tirelessly pulled strings in the middle of the park and attempted to unlock a resolute defense. At the other end, Valentín Gómez put on a defensive clinic, easily managing the home side's toothless counter-attacks. The Belgian hosts managed a miserable 0.23 xG, registering just a single shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes.
Settling for the Draw
Ultimately, the Stakes in the Europa League table dictated the final outcome. Sitting comfortably in fourth place, the visitors knew a point away from home was a solid return, while the hosts, nestled in ninth, had little reason to risk their playoff positioning. There was absolutely zero Upset factor brewing in the closing stages; both managers seemed perfectly content to shake hands on a 0-0 draw long before the final whistle. The crowd at Cegeka Arena was treated to a defensive masterclass, or perhaps a masterclass in mutual non-aggression. It is a result that serves both clubs well in the broader context of their European campaigns, but it is certainly a fixture best forgotten.
Key Questions
Who was the standout player in the match?
Sergi Altimira dominated the midfield for Real Betis, earning man of the match honors for his outstanding control.
How does this result affect the standings?
Real Betis remains safely in 4th place, while Genk holds 9th, keeping both teams in strong playoff contention.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Genk and Betis Clash in High-Stakes European Showdown
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. With direct top-eight qualification hanging in the balance, this matchup is a crucial test of continental ambition for both clubs.
The Setup
At the Cegeka Arena on October 23, 2025, survival and advancement are the only things that matter. Real Betis sit fourth, firmly in the top-eight direct qualification spots. Genk hover dangerously close in ninth, desperate to leapfrog the visitors. A massive Stakes rating reflects the intense pressure of securing that automatic pass to the knockouts. Both teams boast a formidable Form rating, matching each other blow for blow in recent weeks. Betis have proven themselves as capable road warriors, while Genk rely on a rock-solid foundation at home. The sheer volume of top-tier talent pushes the Stars metric off the charts, compensating for a slightly uneven Balance rating across the pitch.
Key Battle
The midfield war will dictate everything. Genk's orchestrator Bryan Heynen faces the monumental task of containing Antony. The Betis dynamo is tearing defenses apart right now. Heynen must disrupt the supply line early, or Antony will relentlessly isolate and punish the fullbacks.
Our Prediction
Expect an open, frantic affair. Genk will push early, backed by their loud home crowd, but Betis will strike ruthlessly on the counter. The visitors' sheer individual brilliance will edge a tight contest. Our take is that Betis grab a narrow, hard-fought victory.