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Union Saint-Gilloise Clinches First Belgian League Title in 90 Years

The Brussels club secured the championship with a 3-1 victory over Gent, earning direct qualification for next season's Champions League group stage.

Soccer Football - Europa League - FC Twente v Union Saint-Gilloise - De Grolsch Veste, Enschede, Netherlands - November 28, 2024 Union Saint-Gilloise coach Sebastien Pocognoli before the match REUTERS/Yves Herman/File photo
Union's Croatian forward Franjo Ivanovic (C) celebrates the Belgian title with fans at the Joseph Marien Stadium

Overview

  • Union Saint-Gilloise ended a 90-year title drought, claiming their 12th Belgian league championship since their founding in 1897.
  • Promise David scored twice in the second half, sealing the decisive 3-1 win over Gent on the final matchday of the season.
  • The club finished three points ahead of defending champions Club Brugge, who drew 1-1 with Antwerp in their final match.
  • Under the ownership of Tony Bloom since 2018, Union Saint-Gilloise experienced a remarkable revival, returning to the top flight in 2021 after a 48-year absence.
  • Union will play their Champions League matches away from their historic Joseph Marien Stadium, which does not meet UEFA standards.