La Louvière vs KRC Genk

Easi Arena
N. Verboomen
2025/2026
Match Report
RAAL La Louvière and Racing Genk played out an astonishing 5-5 draw at the Easi Arena, with Wagane Faye's late header denying Genk a place in the Champions' Play-offs.
Genk raced into a 2-0 lead through Daan Heymans (6') and Robin Mirisola (15'), but Yllan Okou and Jerry Afriyie hauled La Louvière level before Junya Ito (45+3') restored Genk's lead at the break. Zakaria El Ouahdi (50') made it 2-4 early in the second half.
La Louvière refused to fold. Nachon Nsingi and Faye dragged it back to 4-4, and when Aaron Bibout headed Genk back in front at 4-5, it looked settled. But Faye rose highest in the dying minutes to nod home his second and complete a stunning comeback.
The draw leaves Genk seventh on 42 points, dropping into the Europa Play-offs. La Louvière head to the Relegation Play-offs despite a heroic showing.
Match Events
6'
15'
37'
41'
43'
45+3'
50'
68'
69'
71'
73'
J. Liongola(misses next match)
80'
85'
86'
87'
88'
90+5'
90+6'
Statistics
45%Possession55%
18Shots14
8Shots on Target7
10Corners3
10Fouls9
0Offsides4
2Yellow Cards1
346Passes443
2Saves4
Injuries & Suspensions
La Louvière
KRC Genk
No injuries reported
Head to Head
3
La Louvière wins
5
Draws
6
KRC Genk wins
Goals: 21 - 24

