UEFA Europa League Play-offs
Lech Poznan 1 - 5 FT Genk
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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
P. Hrosovsky (J. Steuckers) 10'
Matte Smets 14'
19' F. Jagiello (M. Ishak)
P. Hrosovsky (J. Steuckers) 25'
26' ↓ A. Milic ↑W. Monka
B. Heynen (M. Smets) 33'
Oh Hyeon-Gyu (Y. Sor) 40'
Jarne Steuckers 42'
HT
46' ↓ A. Douglas ↑M. Gurgul
M. Gurgul 48'
57' João Moutinho
61' ↓ L. Bengtsson ↑B. Fiabema
61' ↓ G. Thordarson ↑T. Ouma
↓ Y. Sor ↑N. Adedeji-Sternberg 70'
↓ J. Steuckers ↑J. Ito 71'
↓ Oh Hyeon-Gyu ↑T. Arokodare 79'
↓ B. Heynen ↑K. Karetsas 79'
79' ↓ M. Ishak ↑K. Lisman
↓ I. Bangoura ↑N. Sattlberger 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lech Poznan
Goalkeepers
Bartosz Mrozek
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Defenders
Alex Douglas
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Mateusz Skrzypczak
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Antonio Milić
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João Moutinho
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Midfielders
Antoni Kozubal
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Gísli Gottskálk Þórðarson
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Filip Jagiełło
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Leo Bengtsson
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Forwards
Luis Palma
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Mikael Ishak
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BENCH
Krzysztof Bąkowski
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Mateusz Pruchniewski
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Michał Gurgul
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B. Salamon
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Wojciech Mońka
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B. Baranski
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S. Dudek
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Pablo Rodríguez
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Filip Szymczak
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Bryan Fiabema
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Kornel Lisman
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T. Ouma
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Genk
Goalkeepers
Tobias Lawal
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Defenders
Zakaria El Ouahdi
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Mujaid Sadick
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Matte Smets
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Joris Kayembe
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Midfielders
Patrik Hrošovský
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Jarne Steuckers
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Bryan Heynen
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Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
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Forwards
Yira Sor
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Hyeon-Gyu Oh
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BENCH
Brent Stevens
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Yaimar Medina
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Adrián Palacios
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Josué Kongolo
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Konstantinos Karetsas
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Nikolas Sattlberger
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Ken Nkuba
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Noah Adedeji-Sternberg
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Junya Ito
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Robin Mirisola
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Tolu Arokodare
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L. Mounganga
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 | Lech Poznan | 1 - 5 | Genk | UEFA Europa League | Enea Poznań |
| 08/16/2018 | Lech Poznan | 1 - 2 | Genk | UEFA Europa League | Stadion Miejski |
| 08/09/2018 | Genk | 2 - 0 | Lech Poznan | UEFA Europa League | Luminus Arena |
08/21/2025
08/16/2018
08/09/2018
Lech Poznan Win
Genk Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lech Poznan
Genk
Lech Poznan
Genk
A Belgian Masterclass Leaves Poznań in Stunned Silence
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. Genk absolutely dismantled their hosts in this play-off first leg, turning a potentially tight European tie into an absolute procession.
The Early Exchange
The Stakes were massive at Enea Poznań with group stage football on the line, but only one side truly handled the pressure. Genk dominated possession from the opening whistle, dictating the tempo with supreme confidence. Their early attacking intent was rewarded when J. Steuckers unlocked the defence to find P. Hrosovsky, who buried a precise 10th-minute opener. For a brief moment, Lech Poznan found an inspiring answer. M. Ishak created a pocket of space and teed up F. Jagiello, who smashed home an equaliser in the 19th minute. The stadium erupted in celebration, briefly shifting the Balance of the tie. But that local hope was painfully short-lived.
The First-Half Blitz
Instead of retreating, the visitors unleashed a devastating 15-minute spell that entirely killed the contest. The sheer Intensity of their attacking waves overwhelmed the Polish side. Steuckers and Hrosovsky combined once more in the 25th minute to restore the lead, exposing huge defensive gaps. Before the hosts could steady the ship, M. Smets picked out B. Heynen to make it three. The floodgates were wide open. A relentless barrage of 33 total shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, keeping both goalkeepers incredibly busy with 13 combined saves over the evening. Right before the break, Y. Sor squared a ball for Oh Hyeon-Gyu to drill in a fourth, putting the play-off well out of reach.
Coasting to the Finish
The second half felt like a mere formality. Any lingering belief evaporated completely in the 48th minute when M. Gurgul deflected the ball into his own net, capping off a disastrous defensive performance for the home side. From there, the Belgian outfit shifted down a gear, expertly managing the clock and conserving energy. They starved their opponents of the ball and coasted safely towards the final whistle. Our take is clear: this was a ruthless statement of European intent. Taking a commanding 5-1 advantage back to Belgium for the return leg on August 28th, the visitors have all but booked their ticket. Now they face a simple task: avoid a monumental collapse on home soil.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Genk's relentless attacking tempo overwhelmed the hosts. Despite a brief equaliser, an incredible first-half blitz and clinical finishing turned a tight play-off into a massive blowout.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
First Blood in the Europa League Play-Off Push
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. While it lacks box-office glamour, this opening leg is a gritty survival test with a lucrative place in the Europa League proper on the line.
The Setup
The road to the continent's main stage runs through Enea Poznań tonight. This first leg of the Europa League play-offs carries heavy Stakes, as both clubs look to secure their European future. The overall Stars rating might remain modest on paper, but the intensity on the pitch will be fierce. Lech Poznan must leverage their home advantage to build a cushion. They will look to Afonso Sousa to dictate the tempo in the middle of the park. However, they face a dangerous Genk side that knows exactly how to handle hostile environments. The Belgian outfit brings a formidable Form rating on the road, having secured five victories in their last seven away trips. Young playmaker K. Karetsas provides the creative spark for the visitors, constantly looking to unlock tight defenses. With the crucial return leg looming in Belgium on August 28, establishing Balance in this opening encounter is absolutely critical to avoid being knocked out of the tie early.
Key Battle
The decisive clash will pit the home side's defensive block against Genk's lethal traveling attack. If the Polish hosts commit too many bodies forward in search of an advantage, they risk being exposed on the counter by an opponent that thrives when playing away from home. Finding the right tempo will dictate the flow of the entire evening.
Our Prediction
We expect Genk to absorb early pressure and strike effectively on the break. The visitors' tactical discipline on the road should earn them a narrow 1-0 victory, frustrating the home crowd and setting them up perfectly for the return fixture next week.