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Union Saint-Gilloise: from Champions to Europa League

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo15 September 2026 at 11:12

Union Saint-Gilloise, which finished last season in second place in the Belgian championship, saw their dream of playing in the Champions League dashed during the qualification process. The Belgian club ended up being relegated to the Europa League.

In the league phase of this European competition, the team from Saint-Gilles will face heavyweight opponents. Celtic, a Scottish club with European tradition, will be one of the opponents.

Lyon, a French side that has been a regular presence in European competitions, also lies in the path of Union Saint-Gilloise. Real Sociedad, a Spanish team that has been establishing themselves in recent years, completes the lineup of opponents in this phase of the Europa League.

Why this matters

Belgian fans closely follow the European campaigns of their teams, and Union Saint-Gilloise's drop from the Champions League to the Europa League represents a significant reduction in revenue and international prestige. The presence of opponents like Lyon and Celtic in this league phase still maintains interest for Belgian readers who follow European competitions.

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