Match report
Genk Defeats Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 in Europa League Clash
Dinamo Zagreb
1–3
FT
Genk
Feb 19, 2026
Genk stunned Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Europa League on Sunday night, securing a 3-1 triumph. The Belgian side dominated early goals from B. Heynen and Zakaria El Ouahdi before D. Beljo briefly brought Dinamo back into contention. However, El Ouahdi sealed the win late with another goal.
Key Facts
- • Genk scored two early goals by B. Heynen (15') and Zakaria El Ouahdi (21')
- • Dinamo Zagreb's D. Beljo reduced the deficit with a goal at 44'
- • Zakaria El Ouahdi secured victory for Genk with his second goal at 90'
- • Substitutions were key in managing both teams' momentum throughout the match.
Lineups
Dinamo Zagreb
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 40 Dominik Livaković (G)
- 25 Moris Valinčić (D)
- 36 Sergi Domínguez (D)
- 26 Scott McKenna (D)
- 22 Matteo Perez Vinlöf (D)
- 27 Josip Mišić (M)
- 30 Fran Topić (M)
- 7 Luka Stojković (M)
- 8 Miha Zajc (M)
- 11 Arber Hoxha (M)
- 9 Dion Drena Beljo (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Mateo Lisica
- 10 Gabriel Vidović
- 23 Cardoso Varela
- 14 Marko Soldo
- 71 Monsef Bakrar
- 44 Ivan Filipović
- 3 Bruno Goda
- 28 Kévin Théophile-Catherine
- 15 Niko Galešić
- 47 Patrik Horvat
Genk
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 26 Tobias Okiki Lawal (G)
- 77 Zakaria El Ouahdi (D)
- 3 Mujaid Sadick (D)
- 6 Matte Smets (D)
- 18 Joris Kayembe (D)
- 8 Bryan Heynen (M)
- 38 Daan Heymans (M)
- 7 Jarne Steuckers (M)
- 20 Konstantinos Karetsas (M)
- 10 Junya Ito (M)
- 23 Aaron Bibout (F)
Substitutes
- 29 Robin Mirisola
- 21 Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
- 14 Yira Collins Sor
- 32 Noah Adedeji-Sternberg
- 1 Hendrik Van Crombrugge
- 97 Emile Doucouré
- 19 Yaimar Medina
- 34 Adrian Palacios
- 27 Ken Nkuba
- 24 Nikolas Sattlberger
- 99 Jusef Erabi
Timeline
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15' Genk Goal · Normal GoalB. Heynen · Assist: K. Karetsas -
21' Genk Goal · Normal GoalZakaria El Ouahdi -
35' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow CardD. Beljo -
44' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal GoalD. Beljo · Assist: F. Topic -
57' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow CardM. ZajcTripping
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60' Genk subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Bibout · On: R. Mirisola -
70' Genk subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Steuckers · On: Ibrahima Sory Bangoura -
70' Genk subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Ito · On: Y. Sor -
71' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Topic · On: M. Lisica -
71' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Hoxha · On: C. Varela -
71' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Zajc · On: G. Vidovic -
79' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Stojkovic · On: M. Soldo -
79' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Beljo · On: M. Bakrar -
88' Genk subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Karetsas · On: N. Adedeji-Sternberg -
90' Genk Goal · Normal GoalZakaria El Ouahdi · Assist: D. Heymans
Match Stats
| Stat | Dinamo Zagreb | Genk |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 85% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 588 | 506 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| xG | 1.66 | 1.48 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 526 | 430 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Genk's early goals by B. Heynen and Zakaria El Ouahdi set the tone for their dominant performance.
- ▸ Dinamo Zagreb briefly regained hope with D. Beljo's goal, but failed to capitalize further despite multiple substitutions.