Live: Genk to face Real Betis in Europa League amid storm weather updates and team insights
Racing Genk's Europa League match against Real Betis is scheduled to proceed as planned at 18:45 despite Storm Benjamin, which has prompted weather alerts in Belgium and the Netherlands. The match will be held at the Cegeka Arena in Genk, with safety measures confirmed after UEFA and local authorities' standard safety checks. Feyenoord's game against Panathinaikos was postponed to 21:00 due to storm conditions, while other matches like AZ vs. Slovan Bratislava and Go Ahead Eagles vs. Aston Villa are proceeding with adjusted timings. The weather forecast indicates heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 110 km/h, causing disruptions on roads and transport. Meanwhile, team updates reveal that KRC Genk is making strategic changes, including replacing Steuckers and Ito, with Karetsas expected to start on the right. Betis, currently fifth in La Liga with only one loss in nine games, features star players like Antony and veteran Sofyan Amrabat, and is missing key player Isco due to a severe calf injury. The match is seen as an opportunity for Genk to improve their European standing, with coach Thorsten Fink emphasizing the importance of playing with joy and exploiting space against the strong Spanish side. The weather conditions and team form set the stage for an exciting encounter, with forecasts suggesting a potential impact from the autumn wind that could influence gameplay.
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