Match report

Genk Stuns Lech Poznan 5-1 in Europa League Opener

Lech Poznan
Lech Poznan
1–5
FT
Genk
Genk
Aug 21, 2025

Genk pulled off a convincing victory over Lech Poznan with a resounding 5-1 scoreline, dominating the game from start to finish. The match saw early goals by Patrik Hrosovsky and an own goal by M. Gurgul for Genk, overshadowing any attempts at recovery by Lech Poznan.

Key Facts

  • • Genk scores 5 goals: P. Hrosovsky (2), B. Heynen, Oh Hyeon-Gyu, and an own goal from M. Gurgul.
  • • Lech Poznan's only goal scored by F. Jagiello.
  • • Patrik Hrosovsky had a double assist for Genk.
  • • Matte Smets and J. Steuckers contributed to key plays despite yellow cards.
  • • Genk dominated play with early goals, securing the victory in the UEFA Europa League.

Lineups

Lech Poznan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 B. Mrozek (G)
  • 3 A. Douglas (D)
  • 72 M. Skrzypczak (D)
  • 16 A. Milic (D)
  • 4 J. Moutinho (D)
  • 43 A. Kozubal (M)
  • 23 G. Thordarson (M)
  • 77 L. Palma (F)
  • 24 F. Jagiello (M)
  • 14 L. Bengtsson (M)
  • 9 M. Ishak (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 K. Bakowski
  • 33 M. Pruchniewski
  • 6 T. Ouma
  • 15 M. Gurgul
  • 17 F. Szymczak
  • 18 B. Salamon
  • 19 B. Fiabema
  • 21 B. Baranski
  • 27 W. Monka
  • 53 S. Dudek
  • 56 K. Lisman
  • 99 P. Rodriguez

Genk

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 26 T. Lawal (G)
  • 77 Z. El Ouahdi (D)
  • 3 M. Sadick (D)
  • 6 M. Smets (D)
  • 18 J. Kayembe (D)
  • 17 P. Hrosovsky (M)
  • 7 J. Steuckers (M)
  • 8 B. Heynen (M)
  • 14 Y. Sor (F)
  • 9 Oh Hyeon-Gyu (F)
  • 21 I. Bangoura (M)

Substitutes

  • 28 L. Mounganga
  • 71 B. Stevens
  • 10 J. Ito
  • 19 Y. Medina
  • 20 K. Karetsas
  • 24 N. Sattlberger
  • 27 K. Nkuba
  • 29 R. Mirisola
  • 32 N. Adedeji-Sternberg
  • 34 A. Palacios
  • 44 J. Kongolo
  • 99 T. Arokodare

Timeline

  1. Genk
    10' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Hrosovsky · Assist: J. Steuckers
  2. Genk
    14' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    Matte Smets
  3. Lech Poznan
    19' Lech Poznan Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Jagiello · Assist: M. Ishak
  4. Genk
    25' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Hrosovsky · Assist: J. Steuckers
  5. Lech Poznan
    26' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Milic · On: W. Monka
  6. Genk
    33' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Heynen · Assist: Matte Smets
  7. Genk
    40' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    Oh Hyeon-Gyu · Assist: Y. Sor
  8. Genk
    42' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    J. Steuckers
  9. Lech Poznan
    46' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Douglas · On: M. Gurgul
  10. Genk
    48' Genk Goal · Own Goal
    M. Gurgul
  11. Lech Poznan
    57' Lech Poznan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Moutinho
  12. Lech Poznan
    61' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Thordarson · On: T. Ouma
  13. Lech Poznan
    61' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Bengtsson · On: B. Fiabema
  14. Genk
    70' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Sor · On: N. Adedeji-Sternberg
  15. Genk
    71' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Steuckers · On: J. Ito
  16. Lech Poznan
    79' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Ishak · On: K. Lisman
  17. Genk
    79' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Heynen · On: K. Karetsas
  18. Genk
    79' Genk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Oh Hyeon-Gyu · On: T. Arokodare
  19. Genk
    90'+1 Genk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ibrahima Sory Bangoura · On: N. Sattlberger
  20. Genk
    90' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    Ibrahima Sory Bangoura

Match Stats

Stat Lech Poznan Genk
Fouls 5 5
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 19
Corners 3 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 7 11
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 7 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Genk's quick start with two goals by Patrik Hrosovsky within 15 minutes set the tone for their dominance.
  • ▸ The own goal by M. Gurgul in the second half sealed Lech Poznan’s fate, making it difficult to recover from an early deficit.