Match report

Lech Poznan Stuns Genk with Late Comeback in UEFA Europa League

Genk
Genk
1–2
FT
Lech Poznan
Lech Poznan
Aug 28, 2025

In an electrifying encounter at the Jupiler Stadium, Lech Poznan stunned the home crowd by turning around a 1-0 deficit to secure a crucial 2-1 victory against Genk in their UEFA Europa League match. The early goal from J. Ito put Genk ahead but Kamil Lisman and Leo Bengtsson's strikes ensured Lech Poznan completed the comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Genk took an early lead through J. Ito (31' minute)
  • • Lech Poznan equalized with a goal from Kamil Lisman (43')
  • • Leo Bengtsson secured the win for Lech Poznan in the second half (56')
  • • J. Ito and W. Monka received yellow cards

Lineups

Genk

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 41 B. Mrozek
  • 4 J. Moutinho
  • 72 M. Skrzypczak
  • 27 W. Monka
  • 15 M. Gurgul
  • 6 T. Ouma
  • 43 A. Kozubal
  • 56 K. Lisman
  • 99 P. Rodriguez
  • 77 L. Palma
  • 19 B. Fiabema

Substitutes

  • 31 K. Bakowski
  • 33 M. Pruchniewski
  • 3 A. Douglas
  • 14 L. Bengtsson
  • 17 F. Szymczak
  • 21 B. Baranski
  • 23 G. Thordarson
  • 24 F. Jagiello
  • 53 S. Dudek

Lech Poznan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 T. Lawal
  • 27 K. Nkuba
  • 44 J. Kongolo
  • 6 M. Smets
  • 19 Y. Medina
  • 24 N. Sattlberger
  • 20 K. Karetsas
  • 17 P. Hrosovsky
  • 32 N. Adedeji-Sternberg
  • 9 Oh Hyeon-Gyu
  • 10 J. Ito

Substitutes

  • 28 L. Mounganga
  • 71 B. Stevens
  • 3 M. Sadick
  • 7 J. Steuckers
  • 8 B. Heynen
  • 14 Y. Sor
  • 18 J. Kayembe
  • 21 I. Bangoura
  • 23 A. Bibout
  • 29 R. Mirisola
  • 34 A. Palacios
  • 77 Z. El Ouahdi

Timeline

  1. Genk
    31' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ito · Assist: N. Sattlberger
  2. Lech Poznan
    33' Lech Poznan Card · Yellow Card
    W. Monka
  3. Genk
    35' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ito
  4. Lech Poznan
    43' Lech Poznan Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lisman · Assist: B. Fiabema
  5. Genk
    46' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Palma · On: L. Bengtsson
  6. Genk
    46' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kozubal · On: G. Thordarson
  7. Lech Poznan
    56' Lech Poznan Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bengtsson
  8. Genk
    60' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Skrzypczak · On: A. Douglas
  9. Genk
    60' Genk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Fiabema · On: F. Szymczak
  10. Lech Poznan
    67' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ito · On: J. Steuckers
  11. Lech Poznan
    67' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Hrosovsky · On: B. Heynen
  12. Lech Poznan
    67' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Adedeji-Sternberg · On: Y. Sor
  13. Genk
    70' Genk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Rodriguez · On: B. Baranski
  14. Lech Poznan
    78' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Medina · On: J. Kayembe
  15. Lech Poznan
    90' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Oh Hyeon-Gyu · On: R. Mirisola

Match Stats

Stat Genk Lech Poznan
Fouls 15 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 8 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lech Poznan's equalizer by Kamil Lisman at 43' marked a turning point, reigniting their confidence.
  • ▸ Leo Bengtsson's goal at 56' shifted the momentum decisively in favor of Lech Poznan, ensuring they held onto their lead.