Genk

Genk

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Genk's last outing ended in a heavy defeat. Bayer Leverkusen beat them 4-0, a result that laid bare the gulf in class between the Belgian side and one of Europe's stronger outfits. Before that came a more encouraging 3-1 win at home to FC OSS, a performance that showed they can still find the net and take three points when facing domestic opposition.

The contrast between those two matches tells the story of where Genk sit. They have the quality to dominate lower-tier Belgian sides but struggle badly when pitched against elite European competition. The Leverkusen hammering will have stung, but it came in what was clearly a mismatch rather than a reflection of their standing in their own league.

They face Twente next, a fixture that offers a chance to reset after the continental embarrassment. That match will be crucial for momentum, particularly if they are to build on the OSS victory and avoid a run of poor results. How they respond to the Leverkusen thrashing will be telling - whether it dents confidence or simply serves as a reminder of the levels they need to reach.