Charleroi recently experienced a tumultuous derby against Standard, where emotions ran high and scenes of violence followed the final whistle. Matthieu Epolo, the goalkeeper for Standard, spoke in an interview with Sudinfo about these sad events and their impact on his team. The match took place at the Sclessin stadium, with over 23,000 supporters in attendance. Despite the intense atmosphere, Charleroi was unable to secure victory. Epolo noted that the chance for a win was certainly there, but Charleroi played well and the pressure was immense. This disappointment took time for Epolo to process, especially given the rivalry between the two clubs. He emphasized that he did not intend to provoke Charleroi's fans, but that the situation spiraled out of control. The events have affected not only the players but also the supporters and the reputation of Belgian football.