Match report

Genk Draws with Dinamo Zagreb 3-3 in Europa League Clash

Genk
Genk
3–3
AET
Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
Feb 26, 2026

Genk managed to hold off Dinamo Zagreb in an electrifying UEFA Europa League clash that ended with both teams sharing points. Despite going behind early, Genk rallied back multiple times, showcasing determination and resilience throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Genk 3–3 Dinamo Zagreb
  • • M. Bakrar (45') opened scoring for Dinamo Zagreb
  • • Y. Sor equalized for Genk at the 51'
  • • L. Stojkovic scored a penalty and another goal for Dinamo Zagreb (57', 75')
  • • Genk's third goal came from an own goal by M. Perez Vinlof at 101'

Lineups

Genk

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 26 Tobias Okiki Lawal (G)
  • 77 Zakaria El Ouahdi (D)
  • 3 Mujaid Sadick (D)
  • 6 Matte Smets (D)
  • 18 Joris Kayembe (D)
  • 10 Junya Ito (M)
  • 8 Bryan Heynen (M)
  • 21 Ibrahima Sory Bangoura (M)
  • 14 Yira Collins Sor (M)
  • 38 Daan Heymans (F)
  • 29 Robin Mirisola (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Yaimar Medina
  • 23 Aaron Bibout
  • 24 Nikolas Sattlberger
  • 7 Jarne Steuckers
  • 32 Noah Adedeji-Sternberg
  • 1 Hendrik Van Crombrugge
  • 28 Lucca Brughmans
  • 34 Adrian Palacios
  • 27 Ken Nkuba
  • 30 Ayumu Yokoyama
  • 99 Jusef Erabi

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 40 Dominik Livaković (G)
  • 25 Moris Valinčić (D)
  • 15 Niko Galešić (D)
  • 26 Scott McKenna (D)
  • 3 Bruno Goda (D)
  • 7 Luka Stojković (M)
  • 27 Josip Mišić (M)
  • 8 Miha Zajc (M)
  • 30 Fran Topić (F)
  • 71 Monsef Bakrar (F)
  • 10 Gabriel Vidović (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Matteo Pérez Vinlöf
  • 21 Mateo Lisica
  • 23 Cardoso Varela
  • 14 Marko Soldo
  • 42 Marko Zebić
  • 41 Sven Šunta
  • 33 Ivan Nevistić
  • 44 Ivan Filipović
  • 35 Noa Mikić

Timeline

  1. Genk
    16' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kayembe

    Foul

  2. Dinamo Zagreb
    31' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    N. Galesic

    Foul

  3. Dinamo Zagreb
    45' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bakrar
  4. Genk
    51' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Sor · Assist: B. Heynen
  5. Genk
    53' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    D. Heymans

    Foul

  6. Dinamo Zagreb
    57' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Penalty
    L. Stojkovic
  7. Genk
    62' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kayembe · On: Y. Medina
  8. Genk
    62' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Mirisola · On: A. Bibout
  9. Dinamo Zagreb
    66' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Goda · On: M. Perez Vinlof
  10. Dinamo Zagreb
    74' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Topic · On: M. Lisica
  11. Dinamo Zagreb
    74' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Vidovic · On: C. Varela
  12. Dinamo Zagreb
    75' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Stojkovic · Assist: Moris Valinčić
  13. Genk
    81' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ibrahima Sory Bangoura · On: N. Sattlberger
  14. Genk
    101' Genk Goal · Own Goal
    M. Perez Vinlof · Assist: N. Sattlberger
  15. Genk
    102' Genk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Sor · On: J. Steuckers
  16. Genk
    102' Genk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Ito · On: N. Adedeji-Sternberg
  17. Dinamo Zagreb
    104' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    M. Zajc

    Argument

  18. Dinamo Zagreb
    104' Dinamo Zagreb Var · Card upgrade
    L. Stojkovic
  19. Dinamo Zagreb
    105'+1 Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Zajc · On: M. Soldo
  20. Dinamo Zagreb
    105' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Red Card
    L. Stojkovic

    Violent conduct

  21. Dinamo Zagreb
    107' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    J. Misic

    Foul

  22. Genk
    114' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Heymans · Assist: J. Steuckers
  23. Dinamo Zagreb
    117' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Misic · On: S. Sunta
  24. Dinamo Zagreb
    117' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 6
    Off: N. Galesic · On: M. Zebic

Match Stats

Stat Genk Dinamo Zagreb
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 84%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 22 17
Corners 8 7
Total Passes 537 615
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 7 7
Shots on Target 8 6
xG 3.41 1.61
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 467 515
Shots Inside Box 18 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 4 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dinamo Zagreb took the lead through Bakrar just before halftime, setting a cautious tone for Genk.
  • ▸ Genk equalized quickly through Sor and then regained parity after Stojkovic’s penalty and subsequent goal, highlighting the match's high stakes.
  • ▸ Stojkovic was sent off in the 105th minute, leading to an extra push from Genk who scored another own goal, ensuring a dramatic draw.