Back to clubs after World Cup qualification, the Leopards resume service in Europe

After achieving a historic qualification for the World Cup, Congolese internationals returned to their clubs in Europe. In Spain, Charles Pickel played for Espanyol, which lost to FC Barcelona. In Poland, Steve Kapuadi helped Widzew win, while Edo Kayembe started for Watford but lost to Oxford. Cédric Bakambu was left out of the Real Betis match against Osasuna without an official explanation.