Gent advances to the next round of the Europa Conference League, by winning in penalties against LNZ Cherkasy. The Gentenaars had a lead after the first leg against LNZ Cherkasy, but the Oekraïners equalized in the return leg. After extra time and penalties, Gent advanced to the next round. Gent will now face IFK Goteborg in the next round. Anderlecht also wins in Europe and advances to the next round. The Brusselaars had a difficult match against Hammarby, but ultimately won. Anderlecht will now face PAOK in the next round. Gent finished last season in 4th place in the Jupiler Pro League, with 45 points from 30 matches. The Gentenaars have scored 49 goals and conceded 43 goals this season. They are 21 points behind the leaders of the Jupiler Pro League, Union St. Gilloise. The next match of Gent is against St. Truiden, on 13 February 2027.