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Genk's Dramatic Comeback Secures Europa League Spot
27 Feb
Summary
- Genk won their match in extra time after losing the second leg.
- The team secured a 6-4 aggregate victory against Dynamo Zagreb.
- Genk is now the sole Belgian representative in European competitions.

Genk secured a thrilling advancement in their European competition by overcoming Dynamo Zagreb. Despite losing the second leg in normal time, Genk rallied during extra time, scoring twice to draw the match 3-3 and win the tie 6-4 on aggregate. This victory is significant for Belgian football's coefficient standing.
Following Club Brugge's elimination earlier in the week, Genk now stands as the sole Belgian team competing in Europe this season. This follows Anderlecht and Charleroi failing to qualify for continental competitions. Union St Gilloise had a respectable performance in the Champions League, while Club Brugge had previously aided the coefficient by reaching the knockout rounds.
Genk's recent domestic inconsistency was evident in their second-leg performance against Dynamo Zagreb. They will need to maintain focus and avoid squandering leads in their upcoming matches against strong potential opponents like AS Roma or Freiburg.




