Standard Liège ground out a narrow 1-0 away win at Zulte-Waregem in the Belgian Pro League on March 9, 2026. The match at the Elindus Arena was decided by a solitary goal scored midway through the first half, a close-range finish following a defensive mix-up. Zulte-Waregem applied significant pressure in search of an equalizer, but the Standard Liège defense, marshaled by their experienced captain, held firm to secure a vital clean sheet. The three points were crucial for Standard Liège's ambitions of finishing in the European places, moving them up the congested league table. For Zulte-Waregem, the defeat left them languishing in the lower reaches, intensifying their relegation fears. The Standard manager highlighted the importance of defensive discipline, while the Zulte-Waregem coach rued his team's inability to convert their possession into clear chances.