Anderlecht Women made a statement of intent on opening night of the Belgian Women’s Super League season, dismantling Racing Genk Women with a commanding 4-0 victory at home. The scoreline underlined the gulf in quality between the sides on the day, with Anderlecht’s attacking precision proving too sharp for a Genk defence that struggled to contain the hosts from the first whistle.

Match overview

Playing in front of their home supporters, Anderlecht controlled possession from the outset and rarely allowed Genk to settle into any rhythm. The Purple & White pressed high, forced turnovers in dangerous areas, and converted their dominance into a thoroughly professional scoreline. Genk, to their credit, remained organised defensively for spells, but the sustained pressure eventually cracked the visitors’ resistance.

Clinical first-half finish

Anderlecht took the lead before the interval through a well-worked team move, with the attacking line combining neatly to unlock the Genk backline. That opener shifted the momentum decisively, and the hosts carried that energy into the second half, adding three further goals to put the contest beyond doubt. The final balance of shots and territorial advantage reflected a near-complete performance from the Belgian giants.

Standout performers

• Anderlecht’s forward line: Constant movement and sharp finishing caused problems all evening.
• Midfield engine: The hosts won the second balls and dictated the tempo, starving Genk of sustained possession.
• Defensive solidity: At the other end, Anderlecht remained composed and gave Genk no clear route back into the match.

What it means

For Anderlecht Women, this result sends an early message to the rest of the Belgian Women’s Super League: they remain the team to beat in the title race. For Racing Genk Women, the focus will shift quickly to defensive organisation and sharpening their attacking edge ahead of the next league fixture. A four-goal victory is not only a perfect start to the campaign but also a demonstration of the home side’s ambition to keep the trophy in Brussels this season.