Onhaye vs Olympic Charleroi - Friendlies Clubs

A fascinating Friendlies Clubs chapter awaits on June 28, 2026 when Onhaye take on Olympic Charleroi at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Onhaye and Olympic Charleroi cross paths in the Friendlies Clubs, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Onhaye will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. Ipswich would be open to permanent offers for the winger, who has three years to run on his contract.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Onhaye will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Olympic Charleroi will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Everton are aware of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, but there has been no formal approach or contact with them, and they have no appetite to sell the 26-year-old, who has three years on his deal.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. If that happens before the summer transfer deadline, it's understood that a loan could be on the cards for the defender for the season.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Friendlies Clubs standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.