GENK. Genk succeeded in turn the tables against Club Brugge. It was Club Brugge to score first with a goal from Hans Vanaken. Nonetheless, later Genk found the way to reverse the scoreline scoring 3 consecutive goals with D. Muñoz (18′), Mark McKenzie (56′) and Joseph Paintsil  (83′).

The match was played at the B-Veld Racing Genk stadium in Genk on Sunday and it started at 6:30 pm local time. The referee was Lawrence Visser assisted by Rien Vanyzere and Thibaud Nijssen. The 4th official was Wim Smet. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 16.6 degrees Celsius or 61.95 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 53%.​

Match Statistics​

Ball possession

There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Genk was in possession of the ball for 47% of the time vs. Club Brugge that controlled the ball for 53% of the time.

Attitude and shots

Club Brugge had a more offensive attitude with 59 dangerous attacks and 18 shots of which 5 were on target. Anyhow, Genk was able to find the solution to win this encounter.​

Genk shot 8 times, 0 on target, 6 off target. Talking about the opposition, Club Brugge shot 18 times, 5 on target, 12 off target.

Cards

Genk received 2 yellow cards (D. Muñoz and Bryan Heynen). On the opposite side, Club Brugge received 3 yellow cards (Andreas Skov Olsen, Raphael Onyedika and Noa Lang).

Standings

After this match, Genk will have 38 points like Union Saint-Gilloise to sit in the 2nd place. Regarding the opposition, Club Brugge will stay with 30 points to remain in the 8th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Pro League, Genk will play away against Antwerp on the 7th of May with a 8-4 head to head record in favor of Genk (4 draws).

Club Brugge will host Union Saint-Gilloise on the 6th of May with a 4-0 head to head statistic in favor of Club Brugge (3 draws).

Genk – Formation

Genk adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

The manager Wouter Vrancken decided to play with the following team: Maarten Vandevoordt (7.2), Daniel Muñoz (7.4), Mujaid Sadick (6.8), Mark McKenzie (7.4), Gerardo Arteaga (7.3), Bryan Heynen (6.8), Patrik Hrošovský (6.4), Joseph Paintsil (7.1), Bilal El Khannouss (6.2), Mike Trésor (7.1) and Mbwana Ally Samatta (6.8).

The home team had on the bench: Matias Galarza, Yira Collins Sor (6.4), Luca Oyen, Anouar Ait El Hadj, Nicolás Castro, Tolu Arokodare, Rasmus Carstensen, Ángelo Preciado, Tobe Leysen and Aziz Ouattara Mohammed.

Substitutions

Genk made 4 changes: Bilal El Khannouss for Yira Sor (72′), Mike Trésor for A. Outtara Mohammed (90′), Y. Sor for Luca Oyen (90′) and Ally Samatta  for Toluwalase Arokodare (90′).

Best player: Mark McKenzie​

As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Genk was Mark McKenzie.

His rating is (7.4) with 1 goal, 55 passes (89% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 1 duel out of 3.

Club Brugge – Formation

Also Club Brugge adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

Rik Demil played with: Simon Mignolet (6.1), Clinton Mata (6.5), Brandon Mechele (6.8), Jorne Spileers (6.7), Bjorn Meijer (6.6), Mats Rits (6.6), Raphael Onyedika (6.1), Andreas Skov Olsen (7.3), Hans Vanaken (7.7), Noa Lang (6.1) and Ferran Jutglà (6.7).

The following players were sitting on the bench: Abakar Sylla, Denis Odoi, Kyriani Sabbe, Romeo Vermant (6.4), Antonio Nusa, Chemsdine Talbi, Nick Shinton and Cisse Sandra.

Club Brugge could not rely on the presence of Romeo Vermant (injured).

Substitutions

Club Brugge made 3 changes: Ferran Jutglà for R. Vermant (76′), Mats Rits for Cisse Sandra (85′) and Andreas Skov Olsen for Antonio Eromonsele Nordby Nusa (85′).

Best player: Hans Vanaken​

The player that probably impressed the most for Club Brugge was Hans Vanaken.

His rating is (7.7) with 1 goal, 60 passes (85% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 2 duels out of 4.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Pro League.​

• Genk – Club Brugge – 3-1