The friendly match between Genk and Burnley will take place at Cegeka Arena on Saturday at 10:00 pm IST.
Genk and Burnley are both gearing up for the new season, and they’ll be facing each other in a friendly match at the Cegeka Arena on Saturday evening. Genk hasn’t been able to secure victories in their last two warm-up matches, but Burnley, on the other hand, is on a remarkable streak, aiming to secure their fifth consecutive pre-season win.
After finishing as runners-up to Royal Antwerp in the previous season’s Belgian Pro League title race, Genk has had a mixed start to their pre-season preparations, securing one win, one draw, and one loss in their three matches so far. As they gear up for their upcoming match against Burnley on Saturday, Genk’s coach, Wouter Vrancken, will be eager to see his team return to winning form and deliver a strong performance. This game holds importance as it comes just before their first competitive fixture of the season, a crucial Champions League second qualifying round match against Servette, scheduled for next Tuesday.
Burnley has had a flawless pre-season run this summer, achieving victories in all four of their initial friendly matches, albeit against teams from lower leagues. Following the match against Genk this weekend, Burnley’s European tour will continue with friendly fixtures against Benfica in Portugal, Real Betis in Spain, and Mainz 05 in Germany. Their pre-season campaign will culminate in a significant showdown, as Kompany’s former club, Manchester City, visits Turf Moor for the opening Premier League game of the new season on August 11.
Genk probable starting lineup: Vandevoordt, McKenzie, Fadera, Heynen, Hrosovsky, Kayembe, Munoz, Paintsil, El Khannouss, Cuesta, Tolu
Burnley probable starting lineup: Muric, Roberts, Al-Dakhil, O’Shea, Taylor, Brownhill, Cork, Cullen, Costelloe, Rodriguez, Zaroury
Genk
| Opponents | Score |
| Sporting CP | 1-1 (D) |
| Royal Antwerp | 2-2 (D) |
| Club Brugge | 1-3 (w) |
| Union St. Gilloise | 1-1 (D) |
| Union St. Gilloise | 3-0 (W) |
Burnley
| Opponents | Score |
| Cardiff City | 3-0 (W) |
| Bristol City | 1-2 (W) |
| Blackburn Rovers | 0-1 (W) |
| Queen Park Rangers | 1-2 (L) |
| Rotherham United | 2-2 (D) |
The friendly match between Genk and Burnley will take place at Cegeka Arena on Saturday at 10:00 pm IST.
| Genk vs Burnley | Key Details |
| Date | July 22 (Belgium) |
| Venue | Cegeka Arena |
| Kickoff time in Belgium | 6:30 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 10:00 pm (Saturday) |
There will be no telecast of this match in India
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