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 28-02-2023 
 27-02-2023 

Anderlecht let win slip after half-time

Anderlecht let win slip after half-time

GAMES The classico ended at 2-2 after an enjoyable game. Standard took the lead before the quarter-hour mark with some luck. Anderlecht responded before half-time and through Slimani they climbed up and over Standard. After half-time, Anderlecht had a strong period with some chances, but it was Standard that scored through Sardella who handled a cross unhappily into his own goal. Anderlecht do not get off to a terrible start with this point, especially with difficult matches ahead against Gent and Cercle, direct opponents for the top eight. Read more »

 26-02-2023 

 25-02-2023 

Ilay Camara signs pro contract until 2025

Ilay Camara signs pro contract until 2025

YOUTH Ilay Camara sees his strong performance at the RSCA Futures rewarded with a first professional contract. The 19-year-old player has tied his fate to Anderlecht until 2025. "Despite interest from other clubs, Ilay has decided to continue his development at RSCA and we are obviously very pleased with that," says Jean Kindermans. Read more »

 24-02-2023 

Difficult opponent in Conference League

Difficult opponent in Conference League

OTHER There has just been a draw for the 16th finals of the Conference League. With Spain's Villarreal, Anderlecht drew one of the toughest opponents possible on paper. Anderlecht first plays at home on 9 March and plays the return game in Spain on 16 March. Read more »

Debast uncertain for Standard

Debast uncertain for Standard

INJURIES It remains to be seen whether Anderlecht will be able to call on Zeno Debast against Standard on Sunday. Het Laatste Nieuws reports. The central defender missed yesterday's game against Ludogorets after suffering a muscle injury during the last training session. Read more »

Union plays next European match at Lotto Park

Union plays next European match at Lotto Park

GAMES Anderlecht is not the only Brussels club still in European action. Union, as group winners in the Europa League, did not have to play this week and last week. As of next week, they will again. And they will play their next home match at Lotto Park. Read more »

 23-02-2023 

'Still a lot of work to prove point in court'

'Still a lot of work to prove point in court'

OTHER Humo and journalist Jan Hauspie would not (yet) comment on Anderlecht's summon against the journalist, but Pol Deltour, national secretary of the Flemish Association of Journalists, did. He regrets that Anderlecht is going to court and not to the Press Council. Read more »

Anderlecht drags journalist Humo article to court

Anderlecht drags journalist Humo article to court

OTHER Anderlecht announces that it will take legal action against Jan Hauspie, the Humo journalist who wrote the controversial article about the club's operation some two weeks ago. "The publication of these articles causes unequivocal damage to RSC Anderlecht," it reads. Read more »


 22-02-2023 

Vertonghen believes in qualification

Vertonghen believes in qualification

OTHER Jan Vertonghen has blossomed in defence in recent weeks. There, he leads his defenders and the rest of the squad like a true captain. Calm has returned to the squad and Vertonghen still believes RSC Anderlecht can qualify European. Read more »

Fanboard shares reports

Fanboard shares reports

INTERVIEWS Reports from the fanboard have been around for a while, we wrote about them, and got a lot of reactions. Especially by the fanboard members themselves. They have now decided to share the reports themselves because there is no info coming from the club, also the members can only share what they are told Read more »

 21-02-2023 

'Qualify in Europe first, then Standard'

'Qualify in Europe first, then Standard'

INTERVIEWS Brian Riemer is not panicking yet as his side falls just short of the top eight, a win could have changed that. The coach does see the winter transfers paying off, although they are not yet at level, so in principle there can only be improvement there. Read more »

 20-02-2023 

Anderlecht play draw in animated match

Anderlecht play draw in animated match

GAMES Anderlecht drew 2-2 in Kortrijk and with that it has to be satisfied. In a very open match, Anderlecht played an excellent first quarter of an hour, but spilled with chances. Kortrijk got better in the match, but Dreyer opened the scoring with a clever placing ball. After half-time, Kortrijk climbed up and over Purple and White who gave the match away. In the end, a Kortrijk misunderstanding still resulted in Murillo's equaliser. Anderlecht remains in the running for a place in the top eight. Read more »


 17-02-2023 

"More and more Anderlecht fans discover Futsal"

OTHER Tonight at 9:15 pm RSCA Futsal welcomes the red lantern Pibo Belizia at the Alfa Sun Indoor Arena, five days later Charleroi travels to Roosdaal for the second leg of the Belgian Cup semi-finals. Martin Baert, father of sports director Lieven Baert, cites three things that gave the club a tremendous boost.  Read more »

Verschaeren: "This result hurts"

Verschaeren:

INTERVIEWS Yari Verschaeren played a very strong game against Ludogorets. He had a foot in almost every attack and didn't shy away from hard work either. "This result hurts," he told us after the match. "We played a very good game and deserved at least a goal." Read more »

Anderlecht must do it in return match

Anderlecht must do it in return match

GAMES Anderlecht lost the return match in the 1/16th finals of the Conference League 1-0 at Ludogorets. An avoidable win. Anderlecht dominated more than three quarters of the match, but it failed to erase an early counter-goal. Read more »

Lineup: Arnstad, Stroeykens and Slimani to start

Lineup: Arnstad, Stroeykens and Slimani to start

GAMES Brian Riemer sends a team into the field against Ludogorets with a solid midfield and Islam Slimani in the center of the striker. Diawara and Arnstad will have to battle it out in the middle. Up front, Stroeykens replaces the injured Amuzu. Raman will start on the bench. Read more »

"Killian is the DNA of Anderlecht"

INTERVIEWS After two difficult years, Killian Sardella is coming back to the surface. In today's Het Nieuwsblad, his mother talks about the difficult period. "Killian joined the A core too early," she states. "The many bad things I read about him were a kind of torture."
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 16-02-2023 

"Dream is to win title with Anderlecht"

INTERVIEWS Zeno Debast, meanwhile, is an indispensable link in the purple and white defense, himself shocked by where he stands now. There is interest from Italy but Debast is mainly looking at RSC Anderlecht where he first and foremost wants to grab a title before thinking of leaving.
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 15-02-2023 

Anderlecht absent from KDB Cup

Anderlecht absent from KDB Cup

YOUTH The famous tournament in Drongen will not host Anderlecht's U15 this season. Scheduled for June 10 and 11, RSCA's youth academy has decided to focus on studies and end-of-year exams. Genk is the other Belgian academy that decided not to participate this year. Ghent and Club Brugge will, however, be present at the Kevin De Bruyne tournament.  Read more »

A Clasico in a packed Lotto Park

A Clasico in a packed Lotto Park

OTHER Next Sunday, February 26, 2023, RSC Anderlecht will host Standard Liege in the Lotto Park which is completely sold out. A few days earlier, on Thursday, Feb. 23, Ludogrets will visit in the context of the Conference League, tickets are still available for the match.
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Coucke and co receive supporters on Monday

Coucke and co receive supporters on Monday

OTHER Marc Coucke, Wouter Vandenhaute and Jesper Fredberg will receive a delegation of supporters next Monday regarding the current unrest. The delegation will consist of 32 people representing the supporters' clubs that will accompany them on the move.
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Team returns immediately after match

Team returns immediately after match

OTHER Today RSC Anderlecht flies to Bucharest, the return is planned immediately after the match tomorrow evening. So it will be a tough return trip for the team, as the airport is about an hour and a half drive from the Ludogrets stadium.
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 14-02-2023 

RSCA Futures start play-offs at Beerschot

RSCA Futures start play-offs at Beerschot

1B The Pro League has announced the calendar of the play-offs in 1B. The RSCA Futures will take on Beerschot in their first match. On the final day of play, the purple-and-white U23 travel to neighbours RWDM, currently the leader. Read more »

Coucke goes into consultation with fan board

Coucke goes into consultation with fan board

OTHER The protests continue, as was once again clear on Sunday before the game. Although it must be said that a large part of the supporters are not behind the protests. Marc Coucke has so far remained on the sidelines but now wants to enter into dialogue with the fan board together with Wouter Vandenhaute. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck goes on until the end

Van Holsbeeck goes on until the end

OTHER Normally a decision to refer the case had already been made, but due to additional investigations, requested by Herman Van Holsbeeck and others, there is no exact date for the trial yet. In any case, Van Holsbeeck refuses the amicable settlement proposed by the public prosecutor's office; he wants to continue until the end. Read more »

 13-02-2023 

Esposito also scores in second game

Esposito also scores in second game

GAMES Two games, two goals. Sebastiano Esposito has not missed his start at Bari. In the match against Cosenza yesterday, he opened the scoring after only three minutes. From about a metre outside the penalty area, he kicked low into the left corner.
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Raman: "I thought I'd 'open' one"

Raman:

INTERVIEWS Benito Raman celebrated with the supporters in the visitors' section at Ostend last week. Afterwards, he received a lot of criticism about the pint he was drinking. Yesterday, he playfully put that incident in the spotlight after his opening goal against STVV.  Read more »

Kara Mbodj trains with the Futures

Kara Mbodj trains with the Futures

OTHER The RSCA Futures, who qualified for the playoffs this weekend, may greet an old acquaintance at training. Senegalese defender Kara Mbodj (33) is training with them now that he is a free agent. A contract is not in the cards, according to Het Laatste Nieuws.  Read more »

 12-02-2023 

Anderlecht secures victory in second half

Anderlecht secures victory in second half

GAMES Anderlecht deservedly won 3-1 against a stiff STVV. Anderlecht had plenty of ball possession before half-time, but failed to score. After half-time, Anderlecht stepped up a gear on the hour. With a bit of luck, Raman opened the scoring after a long ball from Debast. In the closing stages Anderlecht climbed to 3-0 through goals by Slimani and Dreyer. STVV mitigated with a nice shot by Bruno. With this win, Anderlecht hooks the middle of the pack and is again in the running for the top eight. Read more »

 11-02-2023 
 10-02-2023 
 09-02-2023 
 08-02-2023 
 07-02-2023 

Important final matchday for RSCA Futures

Important final matchday for RSCA Futures

1B Next weekend is the final day of play in the Challenger Pro League. That means that after this matchday, the participants in the Promotion and Relegation Play-offs are known. The RSCA Futures are currently seventh and just inside the Relegation Play-offs, but they still have their fate in their own hands. Read more »

 03-02-2023 

Riemer: "Extremely unprofessional of Nottingham"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS Anderlecht failed to get a left-back during the mercato, however Englishman Harry Toffolo stood with more than a leg and a half at Lotto Park. "At 11, there was still an agreement, but due to, in my opinion, extreme unprofessionalism from Nottingham, Harry was called back," coach Brian Riemer says. Read more »

Slimani immediately in selection

Slimani immediately in selection

GAMES Islam Slimani trained with Anderlecht for the first time yesterday. The striker is eligible to play for tonight's match and will also be in the selection. Coach Brian Riemer indicated that at his press conference yesterday afternoon. "But starting is not yet an issue." Read more »

No clarity on Refaelov yet

No clarity on Refaelov yet

INTERVIEWS While it is already decided that Adrien Trebel's contract will not be renewed, there is still no certainty about Lior Refaelov's future. CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg told Today that talks are ongoing with the player and his enthourage. Read more »

 02-02-2023 

Fredberg: 'No new contract Trebel'

Fredberg: 'No new contract Trebel'

INTERVIEWS The decision has been made: Adrien Trebel will not get a new contract at Anderlecht. CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg told that today in talks with the press. "A new contract is not an option," it sounds. According to Fredberg, there are several reasons. "His salary is one, but he also does not fit into our sporting plans." Read more »

 01-02-2023 

Frenay responsible for Arokodare deal

Frenay responsible for Arokodare deal

OTHER Tolu Arokodare was on his way to become Anderlecht's new striker. He even took medical tests and an agreement seemed to be in the works. The social media team followed everything to make a video. And then real estate agent Didier Freney jumped into the dance, and possibly also some employees of Mogi Bayat. Read more »

Official: Enock Agyei to Burnley

Official: Enock Agyei to Burnley

TRANSFERS As expected after reports in various newspapers, 18-year-old Enock Agyei is leaving for Burnley, the club where Kompany is a trainer. However, Burnley will rent Agyei to KV Mechelen for the rest of the season. The player's contract with the Futures expires this summer. Agyei was not in the mood for a contract extension. Read more »