Leuven

British

/ ˈløːvə /

noun

the Flemish name for Louvain

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Scientists from VIB and KU Leuven have now uncovered exactly how it works.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Defending champions Arsenal will set up an all-English quarter-final against Chelsea in the Women's Champions League if they beat Belgian side Leuven in the play-offs.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

A nervy 1-0 win over FC Twente ensured they would make at least the play-offs, and they eased to a 3-0 win over Leuven on Wednesday to claim fifth place.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

But there was similar late drama as midfielder Sara Pusztai struck six minutes into injury time to hand Leuven a 2-1 win.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

Leuven soon returned to Paris, and Dumas longed to follow him there.

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