Match summary

GNK Dinamo Zagreb - KRC Genk : 1-3 Genk struck twice early at Maksimir, with Bryan Heynen heading in on 15 minutes before Zakaria El-Ouadi made it 0-2 at 21'. Dinamo responded just before the break as Dion Beljo finished Fran Topic's setup to pull it back to 1-2 on 44'. The hosts edged possession, but Genk carried the sharper threat, outshooting Dinamo 10-7 and testing the keeper repeatedly. El-Ouadi completed his brace in the 90th minute, teed up by Heynen, to seal a clinical 3-1 away win.

Man of the match

Key player : Zakaria El-Ouadi (KRC Genk) : Struck twice to drive Genk's 3-1 away win, delivering the key goal that made it 0-2 and shifted the match firmly in Genk's favor. With Dinamo later cutting it to 1-2, his late finish for 1-3 killed the comeback and sealed the result. His brace directly supplied the two-goal cushion that decided the final scoreline.

Conclusion

Genk's early efficiency and El-Ouadi's decisive brace proved the difference, ensuring the visitors managed the game after Dinamo's response and closed it out with a late, ruthless finish.