Standard beat Leuven and show their ambitions for the playoffs
Standard Liège secured a 2-1 home victory against Leuven. After this success, the Liège club showed that it wants to play an important role in the remainder of the competition. The match also sparked several reactions from within Standard.
After the match, Vincent Euvrard said that his team were “a serious candidate” to win these playoffs. This statement shows the group’s confidence after this victory. Standard are thus sending a clear message to their opponents ahead of the upcoming matches.
Player Marco Ilaimaharitra also reacted after the match. He explained that his introduction was not planned at the start. According to him, Karamoko had a physical problem, which changed the team’s plans and pushed him to go onto the pitch earlier than expected.
This 2-1 victory therefore allows Standard to pick up important points and strengthen their confidence. The Liège club now approach the playoffs with ambition, while the physical condition of certain players could be something to watch in the upcoming matches.