Genk

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Form: WLWLD
Squad Size 29
City Genk
Stadium Cegeka Arena
Founded 1988

Genk occupy 9th in UEFA Europa League with 16 points collected, showing inconsistent form. The numbers reflect stability - neither the anxiety of relegation nor the ecstasy of title challenges. Mid-table security provides foundation, but ambition requires more. The squad features Z. El Ouahdi (TRANSFORMER SEASON), D. Heymans (GOLD BOOT), and J. Steuckers (ARCHITECT).

Match Coverage

Genk results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date
Match
Score
League
Coverage

Down 1-0 after the first leg, SC Freiburg dismantled Genk 5-1 to flip the tie and storm into the quarters. European nights like this define a season. #SCFreiburg #UEL #EuropaLeague

SC Freiburg's Five-Goal Masterclass Erases First-Leg Deficit Trailing on aggregate at kickoff, the hosts delivered a ruthless attacking clinic to blow away their Belgian visitors and storm into the quarter-finals. Overturning the Deficit Freiburg needed an immediate response at the Europa-Park-Stadion. The Stakes were massive following Genk 's narrow victory...
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Genk edge out Freiburg 1-0 in a fiery first leg. A brutal VAR call and El Ouahdi's strike separate them. Through, but the cracks showed. All eyes on Germany next! #UEL #Genk #SCFreiburg

Genk Draw First Blood in Europa League Chess Match A razor-thin margin separates the sides as the Belgian hosts capitalize on early VAR drama to take a vital advantage to Germany. Early Jolts and Fine Margins The atmosphere at Cegeka Arena was electric for this crucial knockout tie. Possession settled...
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3-1 down from the first leg, Zagreb forced extra time before a brutal red card ended the dream. Genk survive an absolute 6-goal thriller and march on. Nights like this define European football. #EuropaLeague #Genk #DinamoZagreb

Genk Survive Zagreb Scare in Extra-Time Thriller A breathtaking European night where a spectacular Dinamo comeback was cruelly undone by an extra-time collapse. Early Shocks at Cegeka Arena Dinamo Zagreb arrived in Belgium needing a miracle. Trailing 3-1 from the first leg, the visitors showed absolutely no fear and edged...
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Genk silences Maksimir with a ruthless 3-1 away win. A brilliant brace puts them in control, but European knockout ties are never truly over. Next week in Belgium decides it all. #UEL #Genk

Genk Stun Dinamo Zagreb in First-Leg Masterclass A ruthless away performance leaves the hosts with a mountain to climb in the crucial return leg. Early Belgian Blitz The visitors wasted no time asserting their authority at Stadion Maksimir, immediately flipping the script on the pre-match expectations. Despite Dinamo Zagreb holding...
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Malmo struck early, but Genk's relentless pressure finally broke them at Cegeka Arena. The scoreboard says 2-1, but the real story is Karetsas flipping the script late on. #UEL #Genk #Karetsas

Genk Break Malmo Hearts in Late Cegeka Comeback A relentless offensive siege proved just enough for Genk to turn an early nightmare into a crucial European victory. A Shaky Start The script was torn to shreds inside four minutes at Cegeka Arena. T. Ali pounced early off a clever ball...
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Utrecht controlled the ball, but Genk took the points. Lawal's absolute masterclass in goal set the foundation for a clinical 0-2 away win in Europe. 🧱⚽️ #UEL #Genk #Utrecht

Genk's Ruthless Efficiency Leaves Utrecht Stranded A masterclass in soaking up pressure saw Genk solidify their European ambitions while leaving Utrecht anchored near the bottom of the table. The Opening Act The hosts grabbed the initiative straight from kickoff at Stadion Galgenwaard, desperate to ignite a campaign that has yielded...
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Midtjylland take the points, but Genk pushed to the limit. A solitary strike settles this tight European clash, keeping the Danes marching toward the round of 16. #UEL #FCMidtjylland #Genk

Cho's Strike Settles Tense European Chess Match A single goal separated the sides at MCH Arena, solidifying Midtjylland's grip on an automatic round of 16 spot. Early Breakthrough The Intensity was palpable as both sides looked to stamp their authority on this UEFA Europa League clash. Genk edged possession with...
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Genk climbs the Europa League table after a breathless 2-1 win over FC Basel 1893. Oh Hyeon-Gyu set the tone early before Otele sparked a tense finale. #Genk #FCBasel #UEL

Cegeka Arena Survives a Searing European Thriller A ruthless first-half display was just enough for Genk to withstand a fierce Basel fightback under the lights. Early Fireworks Cegeka Arena barely had time to settle before the net bulged. The Genk attacking unit came out swinging, dictating the early rhythm with...
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The scoreboard at Estádio Municipal de Braga says it all. A breathtaking seven-goal spectacle where Genk stunned the hosts despite relentless pressure. Pure European drama! #UEL #Genk #SCBraga

Genk Clinch Chaotic Seven-Goal Thriller in Portugal A breathtaking 4-3 victory for the visitors exposed the chaotic beauty of European football, punishing the hosts' defensive frailties in a relentless spectacle. Early Dominance Undone A roaring crowd under the lights at the Estádio Municipal de Braga expected a comfortable evening as...
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A dreary tactical battle at Cegeka Arena ends in a scoreless draw. Betis held the ball, but neither side found the spark. A calculated point shared in the European race. #UEL #Genk #RealBetis

A Midfield Chess Match Nobody Asked For 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...
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A tight 0-1 outcome in Belgium, but the real story is Ferencváros mastering the art of the smash-and-grab. Genk had the ball; the visitors took the points. #EuropaLeague #Genk #FTC

Varga's Smash-and-Grab Stuns Cegeka Arena A ruthless away performance from Ferencvárosi TC leaves Genk frustrated despite commanding the ball, reshaping the playoff picture. The Early Chess Match The night began as a slow-burn tactical battle at the Cegeka Arena. Genk immediately sought to impose their will on home soil, eventually...
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The scoreboard says 0-1, but the real story at Ibrox was pure chaos. A red card, wild VAR drama, and a heroic penalty save couldn't stop Genk's European push. #UEL #Genk #Rangers

Genk Survive VAR Chaos to Sink Ten-Man Rangers A chaotic, incident-packed night at Ibrox ended with Genk exploiting their numerical advantage to secure a vital European away win. Chaos Unfolds at Ibrox A relentless early pace turned Ibrox into a cauldron of tension, reflected in an off-the-charts Intensity that rarely...
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Lech Poznan took the night 2-1, but Genk's first-leg demolition sees them through. A strange evening at Cegeka Arena. Job done, but sterner tests await. #UEL #Genk #LechPoznan

Pride Restored, Progression Secured Lech Poznan claimed a spirited victory on the night, but Genk's monstrous first-leg advantage ensured the Belgians marched safely into the main draw. Cruising on Aggregate The Stakes coming into this clash at Cegeka Arena were heavily skewed. Armed with a massive 5-1 aggregate cushion from...
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A 1-5 demolition job in Poland! Genk completely dismantled Lech Poznan tonight. Taking a massive four-goal cushion into the second leg, they have one foot in the group stages. #UEL #Genk #LechPoznan

A Belgian Masterclass Leaves Poznań in Stunned Silence 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...
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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

UEFA Europa League 9th Place
Form
WLWLDWWLWW

Record

P14
W8
D2
L4
Pts26
Win%57%

Goals

Scored25
Conceded19
Diff +6
Avg/G1.8
Conc/G1.4

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets4
Failed to Score3
Pens Scored2
Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

3 Win Streak
1 Draw Streak
1 Loss Streak

League Standings

League Standings

Full UEFA Europa League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Lyon 8 21 18 5 +13 LLyon 0 - 2 Celta Vigo (19-03-2026)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Lyon (12-03-2026)WLyon 4 - 2 PAOK (29-01-2026)WBSC Young Boys 0 - 1 Lyon (22-01-2026)WLyon 2 - 1 GO Ahead Eagles (11-12-2025)
2 Aston Villa 8 21 14 6 +8 LNottingham Forest 1 - 0 Aston Villa (30-04-2026)WAston Villa 4 - 0 Bologna (16-04-2026)WBologna 1 - 3 Aston Villa (09-04-2026)WAston Villa 2 - 0 Lille (19-03-2026)WLille 0 - 1 Aston Villa (12-03-2026)
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19 18 8 +10 LFC Midtjylland 1 - 2 (PEN 0-3) Nottingham Forest (19-03-2026)WNottingham Forest 0 - 1 FC Midtjylland (12-03-2026)WFC Midtjylland 2 - 0 Dinamo Zagreb (29-01-2026)DBrann 3 - 3 FC Midtjylland (22-01-2026)WFC Midtjylland 1 - 0 Genk (11-12-2025)
4 Real Betis 8 17 13 7 +6 LReal Betis 2 - 4 SC Braga (16-04-2026)DSC Braga 1 - 1 Real Betis (08-04-2026)WReal Betis 4 - 0 Panathinaikos (19-03-2026)LPanathinaikos 1 - 0 Real Betis (12-03-2026)WReal Betis 2 - 1 Feyenoord (29-01-2026)
5 FC Porto 8 17 13 7 +6 LNottingham Forest 1 - 0 FC Porto (16-04-2026)DFC Porto 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest (09-04-2026)WFC Porto 2 - 0 VfB Stuttgart (19-03-2026)WVfB Stuttgart 1 - 2 FC Porto (12-03-2026)WFC Porto 3 - 1 Rangers (29-01-2026)
6 SC Braga 8 17 11 5 +6 WSC Braga 2 - 1 SC Freiburg (30-04-2026)WReal Betis 2 - 4 SC Braga (16-04-2026)DSC Braga 1 - 1 Real Betis (08-04-2026)WSC Braga 4 - 0 Ferencvarosi TC (18-03-2026)LFerencvarosi TC 2 - 0 SC Braga (12-03-2026)
7 SC Freiburg 8 17 10 4 +6 LSC Braga 2 - 1 SC Freiburg (30-04-2026)WCelta Vigo 1 - 3 SC Freiburg (16-04-2026)WSC Freiburg 3 - 0 Celta Vigo (09-04-2026)WSC Freiburg 5 - 1 Genk (19-03-2026)LGenk 1 - 0 SC Freiburg (12-03-2026)
8 AS Roma 8 16 13 6 +7 LAS Roma 3 - 4 (AET) Bologna (19-03-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 AS Roma (12-03-2026)DPanathinaikos 1 - 1 AS Roma (29-01-2026)WAS Roma 2 - 0 VfB Stuttgart (22-01-2026)WCeltic 0 - 3 AS Roma (11-12-2025)
9 Genk 8 16 11 7 +4 LSC Freiburg 5 - 1 Genk (19-03-2026)WGenk 1 - 0 SC Freiburg (12-03-2026)DGenk 3 - 3 (AET) Dinamo Zagreb (26-02-2026)WDinamo Zagreb 1 - 3 Genk (19-02-2026)WGenk 2 - 1 Malmo FF (29-01-2026)
10 Bologna 8 15 14 7 +7 LAston Villa 4 - 0 Bologna (16-04-2026)LBologna 1 - 3 Aston Villa (09-04-2026)WAS Roma 3 - 4 (AET) Bologna (19-03-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 AS Roma (12-03-2026)WBologna 1 - 0 Brann (26-02-2026)
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15 15 9 +6 LFC Porto 2 - 0 VfB Stuttgart (19-03-2026)LVfB Stuttgart 1 - 2 FC Porto (12-03-2026)LVfB Stuttgart 0 - 1 Celtic (26-02-2026)WCeltic 1 - 4 VfB Stuttgart (19-02-2026)WVfB Stuttgart 3 - 2 BSC Young Boys (29-01-2026)
12 Ferencvarosi TC 8 15 12 11 +1 LSC Braga 4 - 0 Ferencvarosi TC (18-03-2026)WFerencvarosi TC 2 - 0 SC Braga (12-03-2026)WFerencvarosi TC 2 - 0 Ludogorets (26-02-2026)LLudogorets 2 - 1 Ferencvarosi TC (19-02-2026)LNottingham Forest 4 - 0 Ferencvarosi TC (29-01-2026)
13 Nottingham Forest 8 14 15 7 +8 WNottingham Forest 1 - 0 Aston Villa (30-04-2026)WNottingham Forest 1 - 0 FC Porto (16-04-2026)DFC Porto 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest (09-04-2026)WFC Midtjylland 1 - 2 (PEN 0-3) Nottingham Forest (19-03-2026)LNottingham Forest 0 - 1 FC Midtjylland (12-03-2026)
14 Plzen 8 14 8 3 +5 DPlzen 1 - 1 (PEN 3-4) Panathinaikos (26-02-2026)DPanathinaikos 2 - 2 Plzen (19-02-2026)WFC Basel 1893 0 - 1 Plzen (29-01-2026)DPlzen 1 - 1 FC Porto (22-01-2026)DPanathinaikos 0 - 0 Plzen (11-12-2025)
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14 7 6 +1 LFK Crvena Zvezda 0 - 1 (AET) Lille (26-02-2026)WLille 0 - 1 FK Crvena Zvezda (19-02-2026)DFK Crvena Zvezda 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (29-01-2026)WMalmo FF 0 - 1 FK Crvena Zvezda (22-01-2026)WSturm Graz 0 - 1 FK Crvena Zvezda (11-12-2025)
16 Celta Vigo 8 13 15 11 +4 LCelta Vigo 1 - 3 SC Freiburg (16-04-2026)LSC Freiburg 3 - 0 Celta Vigo (09-04-2026)WLyon 0 - 2 Celta Vigo (19-03-2026)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Lyon (12-03-2026)WCelta Vigo 1 - 0 PAOK (26-02-2026)
17 PAOK 8 12 17 14 +3 LCelta Vigo 1 - 0 PAOK (26-02-2026)LPAOK 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (19-02-2026)LLyon 4 - 2 PAOK (29-01-2026)WPAOK 2 - 0 Real Betis (22-01-2026)DLudogorets 3 - 3 PAOK (11-12-2025)
18 Lille 8 12 12 9 +3 LAston Villa 2 - 0 Lille (19-03-2026)LLille 0 - 1 Aston Villa (12-03-2026)WFK Crvena Zvezda 0 - 1 (AET) Lille (26-02-2026)LLille 0 - 1 FK Crvena Zvezda (19-02-2026)WLille 1 - 0 SC Freiburg (29-01-2026)
19 Fenerbahçe 8 12 10 7 +3 WNottingham Forest 1 - 2 Fenerbahçe (26-02-2026)LFenerbahçe 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest (19-02-2026)DFCSB 1 - 1 Fenerbahçe (29-01-2026)LFenerbahçe 0 - 1 Aston Villa (22-01-2026)WBrann 0 - 4 Fenerbahçe (11-12-2025)
20 Panathinaikos 8 12 11 9 +2 LReal Betis 4 - 0 Panathinaikos (19-03-2026)WPanathinaikos 1 - 0 Real Betis (12-03-2026)DPlzen 1 - 1 (PEN 3-4) Panathinaikos (26-02-2026)DPanathinaikos 2 - 2 Plzen (19-02-2026)DPanathinaikos 1 - 1 AS Roma (29-01-2026)
21 Celtic 8 11 13 15 -2 WVfB Stuttgart 0 - 1 Celtic (26-02-2026)LCeltic 1 - 4 VfB Stuttgart (19-02-2026)WCeltic 4 - 2 Utrecht (29-01-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Celtic (22-01-2026)LCeltic 0 - 3 AS Roma (11-12-2025)
22 Ludogorets 8 10 12 15 -3 LFerencvarosi TC 2 - 0 Ludogorets (26-02-2026)WLudogorets 2 - 1 Ferencvarosi TC (19-02-2026)WLudogorets 1 - 0 Nice (29-01-2026)LRangers 1 - 0 Ludogorets (22-01-2026)DLudogorets 3 - 3 PAOK (11-12-2025)
23 Dinamo Zagreb 8 10 12 16 -4 DGenk 3 - 3 (AET) Dinamo Zagreb (26-02-2026)LDinamo Zagreb 1 - 3 Genk (19-02-2026)LFC Midtjylland 2 - 0 Dinamo Zagreb (29-01-2026)WDinamo Zagreb 4 - 1 FCSB (22-01-2026)LDinamo Zagreb 1 - 3 Real Betis (11-12-2025)
24 Brann 8 9 9 11 -2 LBologna 1 - 0 Brann (26-02-2026)LBrann 0 - 1 Bologna (19-02-2026)LSturm Graz 1 - 0 Brann (29-01-2026)DBrann 3 - 3 FC Midtjylland (22-01-2026)LBrann 0 - 4 Fenerbahçe (11-12-2025)
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9 10 16 -6 LVfB Stuttgart 3 - 2 BSC Young Boys (29-01-2026)LBSC Young Boys 0 - 1 Lyon (22-01-2026)WBSC Young Boys 1 - 0 Lille (11-12-2025)LAston Villa 2 - 1 BSC Young Boys (27-11-2025)LPAOK 4 - 0 BSC Young Boys (06-11-2025)
26 Sturm Graz 8 7 5 11 -6 WSturm Graz 1 - 0 Brann (29-01-2026)LFeyenoord 3 - 0 Sturm Graz (22-01-2026)LSturm Graz 0 - 1 FK Crvena Zvezda (11-12-2025)LPanathinaikos 2 - 1 Sturm Graz (27-11-2025)DSturm Graz 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest (06-11-2025)
27 FCSB 8 7 9 16 -7 DFCSB 1 - 1 Fenerbahçe (29-01-2026)LDinamo Zagreb 4 - 1 FCSB (22-01-2026)WFCSB 4 - 3 Feyenoord (11-12-2025)LFK Crvena Zvezda 1 - 0 FCSB (27-11-2025)LFC Basel 1893 3 - 1 FCSB (06-11-2025)
28 GO Ahead Eagles 8 7 6 14 -8 DGO Ahead Eagles 0 - 0 SC Braga (29-01-2026)LNice 3 - 1 GO Ahead Eagles (22-01-2026)LLyon 2 - 1 GO Ahead Eagles (11-12-2025)LGO Ahead Eagles 0 - 4 VfB Stuttgart (27-11-2025)LRed Bull Salzburg 2 - 0 GO Ahead Eagles (06-11-2025)
29 Feyenoord 8 6 11 15 -4 LReal Betis 2 - 1 Feyenoord (29-01-2026)WFeyenoord 3 - 0 Sturm Graz (22-01-2026)LFCSB 4 - 3 Feyenoord (11-12-2025)LFeyenoord 1 - 3 Celtic (27-11-2025)LVfB Stuttgart 2 - 0 Feyenoord (06-11-2025)
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6 9 13 -4 LFC Basel 1893 0 - 1 Plzen (29-01-2026)LRed Bull Salzburg 3 - 1 FC Basel 1893 (22-01-2026)LFC Basel 1893 1 - 2 Aston Villa (11-12-2025)LGenk 2 - 1 FC Basel 1893 (27-11-2025)WFC Basel 1893 3 - 1 FCSB (06-11-2025)
31 Red Bull Salzburg 8 6 10 15 -5 LAston Villa 3 - 2 Red Bull Salzburg (29-01-2026)WRed Bull Salzburg 3 - 1 FC Basel 1893 (22-01-2026)LSC Freiburg 1 - 0 Red Bull Salzburg (11-12-2025)LBologna 4 - 1 Red Bull Salzburg (27-11-2025)WRed Bull Salzburg 2 - 0 GO Ahead Eagles (06-11-2025)
32 Rangers 8 4 5 14 -9 LFC Porto 3 - 1 Rangers (29-01-2026)WRangers 1 - 0 Ludogorets (22-01-2026)LFerencvarosi TC 2 - 1 Rangers (11-12-2025)DRangers 1 - 1 SC Braga (27-11-2025)LRangers 0 - 2 AS Roma (06-11-2025)
33 Nice 8 3 7 15 -8 LLudogorets 1 - 0 Nice (29-01-2026)WNice 3 - 1 GO Ahead Eagles (22-01-2026)LNice 0 - 1 SC Braga (11-12-2025)LFC Porto 3 - 0 Nice (27-11-2025)LNice 1 - 3 SC Freiburg (06-11-2025)
34 Utrecht 8 1 5 15 -10 LCeltic 4 - 2 Utrecht (29-01-2026)LUtrecht 0 - 2 Genk (22-01-2026)LUtrecht 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest (11-12-2025)LReal Betis 2 - 1 Utrecht (27-11-2025)DUtrecht 1 - 1 FC Porto (06-11-2025)
35 Malmo FF 8 1 4 15 -11 LGenk 2 - 1 Malmo FF (29-01-2026)LMalmo FF 0 - 1 FK Crvena Zvezda (22-01-2026)LFC Porto 2 - 1 Malmo FF (11-12-2025)LNottingham Forest 3 - 0 Malmo FF (27-11-2025)LMalmo FF 0 - 1 Panathinaikos (06-11-2025)
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv 8 1 2 22 -20 LMaccabi Tel Aviv 0 - 3 Bologna (29-01-2026)LSC Freiburg 1 - 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv (22-01-2026)LVfB Stuttgart 4 - 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv (11-12-2025)LMaccabi Tel Aviv 0 - 6 Lyon (27-11-2025)LAston Villa 2 - 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv (06-11-2025)

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

2025/2026 Season 29 players