KRC Genk has officially awarded its first professional contract to academy defender Matteo De Notarpietro, marking a significant milestone in the Belgian club’s ongoing commitment to youth development. The 18-year-old center-back, who has progressed through Genk’s renowned youth system since joining at age 12, signed a three-year deal that will preserve him at the Luminus … Read more
KRC Genk Hosts OH Leuven in High-Stakes Conference League Playoff Clash The race for European positioning intensifies today as KRC Genk welcomes Oud-Heverlee Leuven to the Cegeka Arena. This meeting, a critical fixture in the Belgian Pro League Conference League Playoffs, carries significant weight for both clubs as they fight for a foothold in the … Read more
Genk, Belgium – KRC Genk must quickly refocus on a European qualification push after a dramatic week that saw them miss out on a Champions Play-Off spot and endure a rollercoaster 5-5 draw against La Louvière. Head coach Nicky Hayen is now facing crucial decisions as his squad prepares for the Europe Play-Offs, hoping to … Read more
Freiburg, Germany – SC Freiburg advanced to the quarter-finals of the Europa League for the first time in club history, completing a stunning turnaround against KRC Genk with a dominant 5-1 victory in the second leg of their round of 16 tie on Thursday. The result overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit for the German side, … Read more
The final matchday of the Belgian Pro League’s regular season is set for this Sunday, with all games kicking off simultaneously to determine the final two participants in the Champions’ Play-Offs. Analysts Guillaume Gillet and Tim Matthys offered their predictions, highlighting a tense finish to the competition. Recent results have already shaped the landscape for … Read more
The Europa League Round of 16 delivered a mixed bag of fortunes for German clubs on Thursday, with SC Freiburg securing a historic quarterfinal berth while VfB Stuttgart saw their European journey arrive to an complete. Freiburg’s dominant 5-1 victory over KRC Genk contrasted sharply with Stuttgart’s 2-0 defeat to FC Porto, sealing their elimination … Read more
Genk, Belgium – KRC Genk is rolling out a unified account system, dubbed “Mijn KRC Genk,” designed to simplify access to all club-related platforms and services for its supporters. The initiative, announced recently, aims to create a central hub for fans to manage their digital experience with the Belgian Pro League club. The modern system … Read more
Genk, Belgium – Zakaria El Ouahdi continued his impressive form for KRC Genk on Thursday night, scoring a crucial goal in their Europa League clash against SC Freiburg. The 1-0 victory gives Genk a slight advantage heading into the second leg in Germany, but the win was tempered by a late yellow card that will … Read more
Brussels, Belgium – Former Belgium international and Standard Liège legend Eric Gerets believes KRC Genk will ultimately secure the final Play-Off 1 berth in the Jupiler Pro League, despite a closely contested battle with Standard Liège and KAA Gent. The surprising prediction comes as the regular season nears its conclusion, with several teams still vying … Read more
Wants to finish the season in Genk ©IMAGO Matte Smets (22) from KRC Genk wants to go to a top league. The opportunity arose in the winter with a possible move to VfL Wolfsburg, but a transfer did not materialize. Now the Belgian central defender explained why not. He also indicated that the move to … Read more