Genk defeated Malmo FF 2–1 on Thursday, 29 January 2026, in the final round of the UEFA Europa League league stage. The match kicked off at 20:00 UTC under the supervision of referee H. Fesnic, with the score level at 1–1 at half-time. The result secured three crucial points for Genk on Matchday 8 of the competition.

For Genk, the victory at home completed their league phase campaign on a positive note, lifting them into a position where progression to the knockout rounds was secured. A win of ...