Standard Liège vs KRC Genk

A goalless stalemate at Stade Maurice Dufrasne saw Standard Liège fail to capitalise on a dominant attacking display against KRC Genk in this Conference League Playoff encounter. The hosts poured forward all evening, firing in 17 shots, but managed just four on target — a stat that told the whole story. With no goals to report, the real flashpoints came through the bookings. Z. El Ouahdi was carded for Genk just before the break after repeated fouling, and tempers boiled over in the 73rd minute when D. Eckert Ayensa and J. Kongolo were both shown yellows during a heated on-pitch dispute. The point does little to shake up the standings. Genk stay top of the playoff group, while Standard — despite being clearly the more ambitious side — remain second and squander a prime opportunity to eat into the gap at the summit.