Utrecht fell to a 0–2 defeat against Genk on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in Matchday 7 of the UEFA Europa League league stage. Kickoff at 20:00 UTC saw referee R. Hennessey in charge, and the score remained goalless at half-time before Genk struck twice after the break. The result marked a crucial setback for Utrecht as they entered the penultimate round of the competition's new league-phase format, while Genk climbed the standings with a vital away victory.

For Utrecht, the defeat left them out...