Union Saint-Gilloise: After 90 years of master again-a football miracle!

Union Saint-Gilloise: After 90 years of master again-a football miracle!

Saint-Gilles, Belgien - Union Saint-Gilloise has recaptured the Belgian football championship title after 90 years. On May 25, 2025, the team secured the championship with a clear 3-1 home win over Ghent. This significant result crowned a season in which Union Saint-Gilloise won both the main title and a fixed place in the Champions League, which is a historical moment for the club. With a total of twelve championship titles, the last one dated 1935, Union can look back on a glorious football history.

In this successful season, Union Saint-Gilloise was leaders from the start and was able to successfully keep the serious pursuer, FC Bruges. In particular, the strong second half of the season, in which one lost only one game between October and the end of the season, was crucial for the triumph. Union ended the regular season with a five -point lead over Brugge, showing her superiority. The championship title was made possible not least by a special game philosophy and the clever use of data analysis, which also played a role in the past of the club.

investments and progress

A special aspect of the development of Union Saint-Gilloise is the influence of Tony Bloom, who has also invested in Brighton and Hove Albion. Under his leadership, Brighton from League One was able to rise to an established premier League team. Bloom is now planning to buy another club, with Union Saint-Gilloise being identified as a potential purchase in an investment-friendly country. According to an article by The athletic , Union is not considered an "feed team" for Brighton, but remains independent. The intelligent use of data analysis for the obligation of talents continues to be pursued, as the example of Deniz Undav shows, who came from the German third division and scored 17 goals.

To reach the Champions League, Union first had to survive the championship playoffs. These represented a challenge because the title decision between direct duels took place. Although Union lost a crucial game against FC Bruges on the basis of a Var decision, the team mastered the situation and was ultimately able to secure the championship title.

look at the story

The history of the Belgian league, also known as Division 1a, is characterized by changes and developments. It was launched in 1895/96 and has steadily developed since then. Union Saint-Gilloise was one of the most successful teams of the early year and won six titles in a decade after the turn of the century. In recent years, the adjustments to the league formats to improve competitive conditions and the increased number of foreign players have been of particular importance. From the 2023/24 season, the league will also consist of 16 clubs again, which represents a further step towards stabilizing Belgian football.

Overall, the recent title of Union Saint-Gilloise shows not only the return of a traditional club to the top of Belgian football, but also the progress and professionalization of the league as a whole.