HEVERLEE, Belgium (Interstat) — Standard Liege began its First Division A campaign with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Oud-Heverlee Leuven on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion.

Substitute Dennis Eckert scored twice to lead the visitors. Henok Teklab opened the scoring for Standard in the 48th minute before Eckert doubled the advantage in the 65th. Oud-Heverlee defender Ewoud Pletinckx pulled one back in the 80th minute, but Eckert sealed the win with his second goal late in the match.

The result validated pregame projections that heavily favored Standard Liege. The visitors improved to 1-0 in league play, while the hosts fell to 0-1.