Union Saint-Gilloise targets champions league playoffs
Brussels-based Union Saint-Gilloise is set to determine its European future, facing Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt, a standout team from the previous season. Their objective is to secure a spot in the play-off round of the esteemed Champions League. Fans can watch the matches on August 4th and 11th.
Union Saint-Gilloise commences its European campaign, making a return to the UEFA Champions League. To advance to the play-off stage of this premier continental competition, the Brussels side must overcome Bodø/Glimt in the third preliminary round.
Having experienced the Champions League last season, the Unionists harbor ambitions of ascending to the pinnacle of European football once more. However, this challenge appears formidable against the Norwegian club, which emerged as a true sensation in the previous European campaign, reaching the round of sixteen in the 2025-2026 Champions League.
The first leg will take place in Belgium, where Union Saint-Gilloise aims to establish a significant advantage before their challenging away fixture in northern Norway. Traveling beyond the Arctic Circle, where unique conditions and atmosphere prevail, the Saint-Gillois understand that much of their European fate could be decided during this initial encounter.
Fans can follow this two-legged tie live on RTL club and RTL play. The first leg is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th, starting at 7:45 PM, featuring commentary from Vincenzo Ciuro and Silvio Proto, with Anne Ruwet conducting pitchside interviews.
The return leg will be broadcast on Tuesday, August 11th, from 5:55 PM, also accessible via RTL club and RTL play.