This game is in the First Division A, kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 28 September 2024.
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Genk v Mechelen First Division A
Genk, officially known as KRC Genk, is a professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgium.
Mechelen, officially known as KV Mechelen, is a professional football club based in the city of Mechelen in Belgium.
Genk's home stadium is the Luminus Arena, with a seating capacity of over 24,000, while Mechelen's home stadium is the AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne, with a seating capacity of over 16,000.
Genk has won the Belgian Pro League title multiple times, most recently in the 2018-2019 season, while Mechelen has won the title a total of 4 times, with the most recent title coming in the 1988-1989 season.
Both Genk and Mechelen have participated in European competitions, with Genk reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League and Europa League in recent years, while Mechelen won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1988.
The rivalry between Genk and Mechelen, known as the Limburg derby, is a highly anticipated fixture in the Belgian First Division A, with both clubs' fans showing passionate support for their respective teams.