Standard Liege to play derbies without fans

Standard Liege will have to play the derbies against Charleroi without fans next season. The Union belge has imposed this sanction due to the incidents that occurred during the last match between the two teams on May 23.

What happened?

During the match between Standard Liege and Charleroi on May 23, incidents occurred between the supporters of both teams. The supporters of Charleroi provoked the supporters of Standard Liege, causing the situation to escalate.

Why is this important for Standard Liege?

This is important for Standard Liege because the team now has to play without the support of their fans. This can have a significant impact on the team's performance, as the fans play a crucial role in the motivation and morale of the players.

What comes next?

The next match between Standard Liege and Charleroi will take place on October 8. It is still unclear whether the sanctions of the Union belge will still be in effect then.