Former Goalkeeper Signs with Saint-Gilloise Amidst Europa League Upsets
Brussels, Belgium – November 26, 2025 – Union Saint-Gilloise has announced the signing of a new goalkeeper as several established European clubs face unexpected challenges in the Europa League group stage. The move comes as a wave of surprising results reshapes the competition’s landscape, most notably Eindhoven‘s stunning 3-1 victory over liverpool.
The Europa League’s current standings reveal a tightly contested field, with several traditionally dominant teams struggling to secure qualification. as of November 26, 2025, Union Saint-Gilloise sits 25th in the standings with 6 points after 5 matches (5 played, 2 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses, a goal difference of 5:12). The competition’s volatility underscores the increasing competitiveness of European football and the potential for underdog stories. The stakes are high as teams vie for a spot in the knockout stages,impacting their potential for further European qualification and substantial financial rewards.
Liverpool’s defeat at the hands of PSV Eindhoven was a major shock, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the tournament. Other notable results include Bilbao and FC Copenhagen both holding 4 points, alongside Frankfurt, all with identical records of 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses. Benfica Lisbon currently has 3 points,while Slavia Prague and Bodö/Glimt are struggling with 3 and 2 points respectively. Further down the table, Villarreal and Kajrat Almaty each have 1 point, and Ajax Amsterdam remains without a point after 5 games.
Here’s a snapshot of the current Europa League standings as of November 26, 2025:
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goal Difference | Points |
| 25. | Saint-Gilloise | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5:12 | 6 |
| 26. | FC bruges | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:13 | 4 |
| 27. | Bilbao | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 28. | FC copenhagen | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7:14 | 4 |
| Frankfurt | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7:14 | 4 | |
| 30. | Benfica Lisbon | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 31. | Slavia Prague | 5 | 0 | 3 |
