In a thrilling encounter at Stade de Rocourt, Liège edged out RWDM 4-3, showcasing a wild display of attacking football that had fans on the edge of their seats. The match on October 25, 2025, played out like an action-packed drama, where every goal felt like a climactic moment in a tightly woven narrative-one that left both teams in contrasting states of elation and frustration as they navigated a rollercoaster of emotions.
RWDM got off to a blistering start, with P. Kestens finding the net just seven minutes in, followed quickly by G. Robail, who added a second just four minutes later. The early goals sent a shockwave through the Liège defense, which had looked solid in their recent form, including a resilient win against Lierse Kempenzonen just a week earlier. The 2-0 lead, however, was short-lived.
Liège responded with an urgency that reflected their determination to secure a higher place in the Challenger Pro League standings. The hosts pulled one back in the 17th minute from an unknown source, igniting the crowd's hopes. Just two minutes later, A. Lefebvre leveled the score and then struck again in the 28th minute, putting Liège ahead 3-2 and sending the home supporters into raptures. Lefebvre has been a consistent threat, showcasing his knack for finding the right position at the right time.
Returning from the half-time break, the match continued to ebb and flow with intensity. The tie took another twist when a red card was shown to an unknown RWDM player in the 57th minute, leaving the visitors with ten men. This presented an opportunity for Liège to capitalize, and they did in the 66th minute, scoring again through an unknown player, extending their lead to 4-2.
Yet, as the clock ticked down, RWDM refused to back down. In a final surge, M. Segovia converted a penalty in the 90th minute, narrowing the gap to 4-3. Although the late goal injected a sense of drama into the closing stages, it was too little, too late for the visitors, leaving them in eighth place in the league with 14 points.
For Liège, the victory propelled them to fourth in the standings with 19 points, significantly bolstering their confidence after a series of commendable performances. As the teams regroup for their next fixtures, both will take crucial lessons from this match, with Liège hoping to maintain their momentum while RWDM will look to recover quickly from their defensive frailties and the costly red card.
In the unpredictable world of the Challenger Pro League, today's match underscored just how tightly contested this season is proving to be. Both teams showed flashes of brilliance, but it is clear that consistency will be the key as they continue to chase their ambitions in the weeks ahead.