Gent must beat Hibernian for League Phase KAA Gent faces Hibernian in the Conference League playoff. A win means League Phase qualification. Coach Rik De Mil warns: "They're our toughest opponent so far." Gent enters confident. In the Jupiler Pro League, they sit fourth with 6 points from 2 games (recent form WW). They've scored 4 goals and conceded just 1.

What does the coach say? Rik De Mil, Gent's manager, highlights Hibernian's strengths. "They mix young talent with experience. They play with intensity and stay compact. They didn't beat Glasgow Rangers for nothing." De Mil knows his team must excel. "We're all excited, but we're also cautious. We need to play better than in previous matches to advance." ## What's next? If Gent wins, they'll play in the Conference League's League Phase. A loss ends their European campaign. The match is live Thursday from 8:30 PM. Gent's next league game is at St. Truiden (February 13, 2027). The visitors sit twelfth in the Jupiler Pro League.