Standard Liege showed its strength on Wednesday (08‑07‑2026) with a 4‑0 win in a friendly against D3 side Auberg. The Rouches opened the scoring in the 20th minute through René Mitongo and extended the lead with an own‑goal by Auberg and two late strikes from Jordi Makiese (80') and Bernard Nguene (82').

How did the match unfold?

The game started with Standard Liege dominating possession. Mitongo set the tone with a shot in the 20th minute that found the net. Soon after, an Auberg defender deflected a cross from Adnane Abid into his own goal, making it 0‑2. In the second half Standard Liege kept the pressure; Makiese and Nguene capped the scoring spree with two goals within two minutes, sealing a 0‑4 final score.

Why does this win matter for Standard Liege?

The victory follows an earlier 7‑0 thrashing of Verlaine, indicating the squad is in good shape for the upcoming season. With a current league standing of 8th in Jupiler Pro League, 40 pts, 11W‑7D‑12L and recent form LWLWD, such a dominant display provides a psychological boost ahead of the competitive phase. Moreover, the coach demonstrates that the roster, despite the absence of Josué Homawoo, has sufficient depth.

What does this mean for the rivals?

While Standard Liege sharpens its attack, KRC Genk secured its own win against newly promoted SK Beveren (2‑1). Genk manager Nicky Hayen, who is no longer on the Racing bench, is now linked with the English club Burnley. These developments could shift the balance in the Belgian top tier, especially as Standard Liege remains 17 points behind league leaders Club Brugge KV.

What’s next for Standard Liege?

After the successful friendlies, Standard Liege turns its focus to official fixtures. The next scheduled match is a home game against Zulte Waregem on 13‑02‑2027. The club hopes to maintain its current form and close the gap at the top. Fans can anticipate a season where the attack, already tallying 27 goals scored and 35 conceded this year, becomes even more potent.

Current statistic: Standard Liege sits 8th in the Jupiler Pro League with 40 points, 11 wins, 7 draws and 12 losses from 30 games, recent form LWLWD.