DAMES Following the men's team, Anderlecht's women have also qualified for the Belgian Cup final. In the semi-finals this afternoon, RSCA Woman beat Club YLA 4-2. Andrea Bjarnadottir gave RSCA Woman an early 1-0 lead, and Stefania Vatafu doubled their lead with a placed shot into the top corner. The third and fourth goals came from Vigdis Kristjansdottir (pictured). Read more »
TRANSFERS While the negotiations with Thorgan Hazard about a new contract talks are progressing again, that is not the case with Nathan De Cat. Het Laatste Nieuws reports that negotiations with the 17-year old over a contract extension are currently at a standstill, making a transfer next summer increasingly unavoidable. Read more »
TRANSFERS The negotiations with Thorgan Hazard about a possible renewal of his contract seem to be moving again. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Anderlecht has submitted a new offer to its playmaker and is now waiting for Hazard's response. Read more »
FLASHBACK Jan Koller, the towering Czech striker, was born on March 30, 1973. After a successful period at Lokeren, he moved to Anderlecht in 1999. There, he formed a perfect duo with the speedy Tomasz Radzinski. Read more »
GAMES Nathan de Cat made his debut for the Red Devils. The Anderlecht midfielder came on in the 70th minute. Belgium played a friendly against the United States and won 5-2. Debast, Onana, De Ketelaere and Lukebakio (2) scored for the Red Devils; McKennie and Agyemang replied for the US. Read more »
OTHER Today Thorgan Hazard celebrates his birthday! He becomes 33 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht is among the clubs that have already been granted their professional licence for next season. Remarkably, almost a third of Belgian clubs still need to regularise their files. Of the 34 professional clubs, 11 were not granted their licence in the first instance — a rising number compared with last year that underlines the persistent financial and structural problems in Belgian football. While clubs such as Zulte Waregem and Dender still have to convince the commission, Anderlecht is now regarded as an organisation that is stable, solid and compliant with the Pro League's requirements. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is still looking for a new sports director. In that search the name of Paul Mitchell (44) was also considered, but a collaboration now appears unlikely. Executive-search firm Odgers continues to actively seek suitable candidates for the role, and Mitchell was among those suggested. The Englishman is no stranger to Belgian football: between 2020 and 2023 he served as sporting director at AS Monaco while also holding an advisory role at Cercle Brugge. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht is one of the clubs showing interest in Elias Benkara, an 18-year-old center back from Borussia Dortmund. This is reported by Bild. According to the German newspaper, Dortmund is very keen to keep Benkara, but he is unsure whether staying is the right choice.
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OTHER Thomas Meunier's contract with Lille expires at the end of this season, but at 34, the Red Devils' right back still feels in top shape. He doesn't yet know where his future lies. He hasn't ruled out a return to Belgium. He's even open to Anderlecht.
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TRANSFERS Sporting Lisbon considers Nathan De Cat a dream signing for the coming season, reports Portuguese website Leonino. Zeno Debast's club sees De Cat as a potential replacement for Morten Hjulmand, who is likely to depart. However, Leonino doubts whether De Cat is realistically attainable for Sporting. Read more »
OTHER In the series "How healthy is your club?" Het Nieuwsblad, together with sports economist Wim Lagae (KU Leuven), analyses the financial and structural state of Belgian professional clubs. This time Anderlecht is under the microscope. Who holds the reins? The majority of the club is owned by Marc Coucke and business partner Joris Ide, although Ide tends to stay more in the background. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Zeno Debast is available again after a long period of rehabilitation. The defender was sidelined for almost five months with a knee injury, longer than initially expected. “I returned too quickly and suffered a relapse. Mentally that was tough, but I came out of it stronger,” he says. Read more »
INJURIES Danylo Sikan has been missing from RSC Anderlecht's matchday squad for several weeks. The 24-year-old striker is struggling with a persistent adductor issue, possibly linked to pubalgia, making surgery increasingly likely. The forward, who was signed from Trabzonspor in January for roughly four million euros, has so far failed to make an impact in Brussels. In six appearances — three of them starts — he has totaled 227 minutes without a goal or an assist. Read more »
OTHER A Belgian will soon be joining the German national team's staff. Bram Geers, currently serving as Performance Director at Anderlecht, has recently joined the technical staff of head coach Julian Nagelsmann. This means he will travel with Germany to the upcoming World Cup in the United States. Read more »
1B - OTHER According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht has sounded out former player Cheikhou Kouyaté (37) about strengthening the RSCA Futures next season. Anderlecht had reportedly also approached the Senegalese last summer. Kouyaté could add plenty of experience to the Futures. The player is currently without a club; his last team was Ahmed SK in the Turkish second division. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht is still looking for a new technical director, more than two months after Olivier Renard's departure. According to CEO Kenneth Bornauw, the search is deliberate and not hurried. The club refuses to be driven by time pressure and stresses that day-to-day operations are not at risk for the time being. To find the right candidate, Anderlecht is working with an international recruitment firm that handles the initial selection and contacts. Read more »
OTHER Although club owner Marc Coucke was recently abroad, he continues to follow Anderlecht's performances closely. According to Bornauw, Coucke doesn't miss a single match, not even those of the reserve team; he even watched a game during a flight, underlining his involvement. The results clearly affect him: after a disappointing showing against Cercle Brugge, the owner reportedly made no attempt to hide his dissatisfaction. Inside the club there is an awareness that a better result just before the play-offs could have provided a mental boost. Read more »
INTERVIEWS At RSC Anderlecht, too, the defeat against Cercle Brugge left a clear mark on Ludwig Augustinsson. The Swedish defender spared neither himself nor his teammates in his post-match reaction. According to Augustinsson, Anderlecht never reached the required level. “We completely failed to play our own game,” he said sharply. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Disappointment at RSC Anderlecht remained high after the loss to Cercle Brugge, even for rising star Nathan De Cat. Despite a strong personal performance, the 17-year-old midfielder could not prevent a painful evening and was unusually frank in his assessment afterwards. He said the game was effectively lost in the first half. “We gave the match away there,” he said, visibly disappointed. Read more »
INTERVIEWS RSC Anderlecht managed to qualify for the Champions' Play-offs after a chaotic and disappointing evening, but there was little sign of relief. The defeat to Cercle Brugge left deep marks, and coach Jérémy Taravel was unusually sharp about his squad afterwards. “With this mindset we won't win a single match in the play-offs,” he said bluntly. The ending of the match summed up the whole night. Read more »
GAMES The calendar for the Champions' Play-offs has been announced. Anderlecht will immediately travel to Club Brugge and will finish the play-offs with an away game at Union. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht finished sixth in the league after a 2-3 defeat to Cercle Brugge. Mauves were uninspired and comprehensively outplayed before the interval by a sharp Cercle, who led 1-3 after 45 minutes. After the break Anderlecht were unlucky when an early effort came back off the woodwork, and Cercle largely kept control until Hazard pulled one back in the 90th minute to make it 2-3. Fortunately for Anderlecht, Genk were held to a draw in La Louvière, so a truly nightmarish outcome was avoided. Read more »
1B - GAMES After two losses, the RSCA Futures were looking to break the losing streak on Saturday during their away match at Lokeren. Against a team that can still aim for the top 6, they played solidly but the defense let them down. Leading with fifteen minutes left to play, the Futures conceded three goals in ten fateful minutes, setting the final score at 4-2.
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OTHER Today Ali Maamar celebrates his birthday! He becomes 21 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
YOUTH At the end of March three Belgian youth national teams will be in action in qualification matches for a European Championship. The federation has just announced the squads for the U19, U18 and U17 teams. Neerpede is represented by nine players. Read more »
YOUTH National team coach Bernard Diomède has announced the 20 players called up for the matches in the U19 European Championship qualifiers. France is in Group 3 with Norway, Switzerland, and Croatia. Anderlecht is represented in the squad by Mathys Angely. The matches will take place from March 25 to 31.
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OTHER National coach Rudi Garcia has called up Nathan De Cat to the 28-man squad for the friendlies against the USA (28 April) and Mexico (1 April). Garcia said De Cat has seen a lot of game time this season, is important for Anderlecht, and that he would like to see him in action with the national team. Read more »
YOUTH RSC Anderlecht's U13 team put in an impressive performance at the Algarve Cup in southern Portugal. In a highly competitive international tournament, the Brussels-based side advanced to the semifinals, ultimately finishing in third place.
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OTHER At RSC Anderlecht, clarity has emerged regarding an ongoing matter. The club has decided to exercise the purchase option on Moussa Diarra. The 25-year-old Malian may not be known as the most technically gifted player, but he compensates for that with dedication, character, and leadership within the squad. Read more »
OTHER Today Michiel Haentjens celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
OTHER Today Cedric Hatenboer celebrates his birthday! He becomes 21 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht came off the short end in a tense, hard-fought clash with KV Mechelen, losing 1-0 to a goal late in the game. Both teams had earlier opportunities to open the scoring, but in the end the home side enjoyed the luck of the day. Anderlecht struck the woodwork twice after the break and finished with ten men following a second yellow for Bertaccini. Saliba also picked up a booking and is now suspended for two matches. Read more »
YOUTH Rami Lougmani has signed his first professional contract with Anderlecht. The 16-year-old has been with the purple-and-white since he was six. He is a physically imposing forward who this season has been featuring for the U18s, scoring six times in 641 minutes. Lougmani signed a contract for three seasons. Read more »
OTHER The long-awaited day has finally arrived. RSC Anderlecht is offering its supporters a special moment: an open training session at Lotto Park, taking place today. It's a unique chance to feel the purple-and-white heart beat up close, share in the group's energy and spend an afternoon devoted entirely to RSCA. The stadium gates open at 15:00, without prior registration. Read more »
OTHER On Ascension Day, May 14 at 3 p.m., the King Baudouin Stadium will, for the first time, be the setting for an all Brussels Belgian Cup final. A historic showdown that promises an exceptional atmosphere. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht is taking its time to find a successor to sporting director Olivier Renard, but with busy months ahead a bit more urgency would be welcome. In the meantime Jérémy Taravel will remain coach until the end of the season, which provides stability within the squad. Read more »
OTHER Nathan Saliba (photo) picked up his tenth yellow card of the season against KV Mechelen. The midfielder will therefore miss the next two competitive matches. Adriano Bertaccini will also be sidelined next week: he was sent off tonight after being shown two red cards. Both Bertaccini and Saliba are suspended next week for the final match of the regular season, against Cercle Brugge. Read more »
OTHER Almost ten months after his last minutes on the pitch, Alexis Flips made his comeback this week with the Futures. In an emotional Instagram post he reflects on this difficult period. "Finally I'm back to give the best of myself again." He had not played since May last year. A plantar injury just would not go away. Read more »
1B - GAMES RSCA Futures lost 0-1 to Eupen. The sole goal came midway through the first half. Anderlecht's young side created plenty of chances afterwards but could do no better than a shot that struck the post. Read more »
OTHER In the past five matches Nathan De Cat has been taken off around the hour mark three times, including last Sunday against Club Brugge. No cause for concern, insists coach Jérémy Taravel. "Nathan is someone who gives an enormous amount. That he sometimes is done after 65 minutes is no problem." "I also ask my players to give everything, both Nathan and the others. Read more »
INJURIES Marco Kana, who has been sidelined since early February with a thigh injury, is almost ready to make his comeback. "This weekend is a bit too soon for him, but he should be back in the squad next week," coach Jérémy Taravel said at his press conference yesterday afternoon. Read more »
OTHER Transfermarkt adjusted the market values of players in Belgium's top division today. Nathan De Cat is one of the big risers. His value is now estimated at 25 million euros, putting him in a tie for fourth place. Kos Karetsas is the player with the highest transfer value in our league at 35 million euros, followed by Joël Ordonez (32 million) and Christos Tzolis (30 million). Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht has announced that Jérémy Taravel will take charge as coach for the play-offs and the cup final. German coach Andreas Patz will join the coaching staff from next Tuesday. Taravel's strong results have most likely secured Anderlecht a place in the Champions' play-offs; only mathematically could something unexpected still alter that. Under his leadership, the purple-and-white also qualified for the Croky Cup final. Read more »
TRANSFERS Thorgan Hazard was named Player of the Month for February and now wants to win a trophy with Anderlecht. He is currently the league's leading scorer, but that trophy is not an end in itself for him. Hazard also seems very satisfied with Taravel's work regarding his own position. “I now have total freedom and am much closer to the finish. That suits me well,” he says. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht is among the clubs interested in Beau Reus, the 24-year-old goalkeeper of SK Beveren, reports Voetbal International. The purple-and-white are not alone: Club Brugge, Union and AA Gent are also tracking the Dutch keeper. Reus left AZ for Beveren four years ago. There he has developed into a very reliable goalkeeper. Read more »
OTHER There is a chance that head coach Rudi Garcia will include some surprising names in the Red Devils' upcoming training camp in the United States. Anderlecht players Thorgan Hazard and Killian Sardella are said to be on the extended preliminary list, and young talent Nathan De Cat could also get a shot with the national team. The Belgian squad leaves for the U.S. on 25 March for two friendlies: against the United States on 28 March and Mexico on 1 April. Read more »
TRANSFERS Moussa Ndiaye (23) is on loan at Schalke 04 until the end of the season. The Germans have signed him on loan without an option to buy. However, the Senegalese player has become a regular there, having started five consecutive matches. Sports director Frank Baumann has announced that Schalke intends to discuss a permanent transfer with Anderlecht this summer. Schalke 04 currently leads the 2. Bundesliga. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Undefeated since Jérémy Taravel took over as head coach, Anderlecht enters the final stretch of the regular season with renewed momentum. Last weekend's draw in Bruges confirms this resurgence. What can still happen in the playoffs? For Thomas Chatelle, a former RSCA player and now an analyst, the current situation at Sporting could even turn into an advantage. During the Champions' Playoffs, which start in April, Anderlecht will play without the usual pressure. Read more »
YOUTH RSCA's U13 team will participate in the Algarve Elite Cup on this weekend, one of Europe's most prestigious international tournaments for that age group. An invitation sent only to the continent's most respected academies… and Anderlecht is among them. RSCA has been drawn into Group B, alongside Benfica, Braga, and Brighton, among others. Read more »
OTHER Mario Stroeykens is not part of Congo's squad for the final of the intercontinental World Cup playoffs. On March 31, Congo will face the winner of the match between New Caledonia and Jamaica. The winner of that final will qualify for this summer's World Cup. Read more »
OTHER Anyone who would like to attend an Anderlecht training session can do so next Wednesday at Lotto Park. The stadium gates open at 3 p.m. Training begins an hour later. Afterward, the players will be available for autographs and photos for another half hour. Read more »
OTHER The Pro League has announced that the Belgian Cup final will kick off on Thursday, May 14 (Ascension Day) at 3 p.m. Tickets for this match at King Baudouin Stadium will be available starting Wednesday, March 18, through both clubs. Read more »
GAMES Moussa N'Diaye played 78 minutes in Schalke 04's match against Arminia Bielefeld. Schalke won 1-0 and are now two points clear at the top of their league. Keisuke Goto played the entire match for Sint-Truiden against Cercle Brugge; the Canaries won 2-1. Luiz Vazquez played 85 minutes in Getafe's match against Betis. The Madrilenians won 2-0 and are now ninth in the ranking. Read more »
OTHER What did Jérémy Taravel change in Anderlecht's tactics? A Het Nieuwsblad journalist analysed the Mauve-and-White's matches through a tactical lens and finds that Taravel has shifted Thorgan Hazard's position, which has helped the midfield perform better. Under Besnik Hasi and Will Still, Hazard was used as the most offensive player in the midfield triangle. The 32-year-old, however, is not the most mobile and his defensive output is limited. Read more »
OTHER What a difference from last season: then Anderlecht managed only 1 point out of 36 against Club Brugge, Union and Genk. This season it's entirely different: against the current top three Anderlecht has picked up 11 of 18. Against Club Brugge it even holds the upper hand with 4 of 6. The home matches against Club Brugge (1-0), Union (1-0) and STVV (2-1) were all won. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After leaving Anderlecht in early February, Lucas Biglia is looking ahead. He hopes to start working as a head coach next season. “I am in talks with two clubs from Argentina and one from Serie B,” says Biglia. “A return to Belgium is also not out of the question.” Read more »
OTHER Serbian defender Mihajlo Ilic had a difficult start at Anderlecht and did not immediately convince. However, since the arrival of Jérémy Taravel, the player on loan from Bologna seems to be growing into his role and making a stronger impression. Read more »
1B - GAMES The RSCA Futures lost 4-2 away to Beerschot yesterday evening. The home side raced into a 2-0 lead from two early penalties. A third goal on the stroke of half-time made it 3-0, but Terry Van de Ven pulled his team back into the game with two strikes after the break. A subsequent penalty, however, settled the match. Read more »
OTHER - OTHER It increasingly looks like Nathan De Cat is in his final months at Anderlecht. A contract extension is ready, but the entourage of the 17-year-old midfielder still won't bite. Since De Cat's contract runs until 2027, the purple-and-white will have to sell him this summer to secure a (admittedly very handsome) transfer fee. De Cat extended his contract in September 2024 by three years, the maximum allowed for a minor. Read more »
OTHER The last doubts have been dispelled after the good performance against Club Brugge: Anderlecht will continue with Jérémy Taravel as head coach until the end of the season. That is what Het Nieuwsblad and La Dernière Heure are reporting tonight. A solution is being worked out for the fact that he does not yet have the right diploma. Read more »
YOUTH 15-year-old Blessy Kuluki has signed his first professional contract. The young player from Mechelen has been playing for Anderlecht since 2019. The midfielder is described by the Purple & White as “a Swiss Army knife.” Read more »
OTHER Colin Coosemans played an important role in RSC Anderlecht's draw against Club Brugge. In the final phase, the goalkeeper made a brilliant save to prevent the Purple & White from going home empty-handed. Read more »
GAMES Nathan De Cat impressed again for RSC Anderlecht. The 17-year-old midfielder was named Man of the Match in the top fixture against Club Brugge after a strong first half and a goal, but he was not entirely satisfied following the 2-2 draw. Read more »
1B - 1B RSCA Futures picked up a point at home in a 0-0 draw against Patro Eisden. The Futures sit twelfth in the Challenger Pro League. Patro had the opening chance, but Haentjens kept out the effort from a difficult angle. Anderlecht responded with a header from Angély off a corner that was blocked, and a header by Keita was also repelled. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht came away from Jan Breydel with a 2-2 draw against Club Brugge. Brugge dominated possession, but Anderlecht fashioned slightly more clear chances. Anderlecht took the lead twice — before halftime through De Cat and after the break via Degreef — only for Tresoldi to level both times. The finale was heated: Coosemans and substitute Hey denied defeat in the very last minute. Read more »
OTHER Sacha Kljestan follows RSC Anderlecht's results every weekend, although unfortunately he cannot always watch the matches live. The former midfielder regrets that the club's performances no longer match the level Anderlecht used to achieve. Read more »
OTHER Since Jérémy Taravel temporarily took over the reins at Anderlecht, the team appears to have come back to life. The Brussels side picked up 7 points from a possible 9 in the league and have been finding the net with ease, scoring thirteen goals in four matches. Read more »
OTHER Silvio Proto remains closely involved with RSC Anderlecht. The former goalkeeper and club icon is currently part of the coaching staff and speaks with confidence about interim coach Jérémy Taravel. According to Proto, the team under Taravel has the potential both to reach the Champions' Play-offs and to win the Belgian Cup. Proto originally joined the staff because extra support was needed. Read more »
OTHER Silvio Proto has always followed Anderlecht closely, even after he ended his playing career. As an analyst, he regularly criticized the club in the past because he felt the team had lost its identity. Read more »
OTHER In addition to his role with the first team, Silvio Proto is also working on an ambitious project within Anderlecht's youth academy. As goalkeeper coordinator, he wants to develop a clear development path for young goalkeepers. Read more »
INJURIES Bad news for César Huerta. The Mexican striker underwent another surgery in London after continuing to struggle with pubalgia. Despite previous surgery in November in his home country, the pain persisted. Read more »
GAMES Kenneth Bornauw currently faces a major assignment at RSC Anderlecht. As CEO he bears ultimate responsibility for the search for a new sporting director and a new head coach, and at the same time must decide on contract extensions for several players. Read more »
FLASHBACK To celebrate the first artificial lighting, a friendly match was organised against the mighty Racing Club de Buenos Aires. 30,000 fans enjoyed the first Belgian match played under floodlights. It's March 6 1954 and Anderlecht secured a smooth 3-2 victory against the side that was, at the time, the best club in the world. Read more »
WEBSITE Now that the dilemma surrounding Taravel is increasingly surfacing within the club, we also want to gauge your opinion: should the club continue with Taravel as head coach at least until June (and thus find a solution for the lack of the required coaching diplomas)? Or should it quickly invest in bringing in a new head coach? You can vote here. In the previous poll we asked your view on the winter transfer window. Read more »
OTHER At Anderlecht, Jérémy Taravel's story is one nobody saw coming. The former defender arrived in Brussels last summer to assist Besnik Hasi, but when the coaching staff left he was unexpectedly promoted to interim head coach. A few weeks later he already finds himself up against Ivan Leko, his former mentor. Taravel had not originally planned to leave Standard, where he held an open?ended contract. Read more »
OTHER Mats Rits is training with Anderlecht's first team again, but his future almost certainly lies elsewhere. He has barely played this season: 162 minutes with the reserves. Read more »
OTHER Whether Jérémy Taravel can remain Anderlecht's head coach is above all an administrative matter. The club must appoint a coach with a UEFA Pro licence by 10 April at the latest — a qualification Taravel does not have. After the dismissal of Besnik Hasi and the swift departure of Edward Still the position was officially vacant; licensing rules require a qualified replacement within 60 days. If that deadline is missed Anderlecht risks fines and, in the worst case, jeopardising its European licence. Read more »
GAMES Moussa N'Diaye played the entire match for Schalke 04 against Fürth and received a yellow card in that game, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Schalke is in first place in the second Bundesliga, one point ahead of Paderborn. Keisuke Goto played the entire match for Sint-Truiden against Antwerp, which was lost 1-0. With this defeat, Sint-Truiden loses second place to Club Brugge, which now has a two-point lead over the Canaries. Read more »
OTHER Keisuke Goto told the Walloon paper La Dernière Heure about his contract. The Japanese forward, on loan from Anderlecht to Sint-Truiden, has already accumulated a nice tally of goals and assists this season. Goto sees himself next year either playing in the Bundesliga or back at Anderlecht. A more pressing case is that of Thorgan Hazard. Read more »
OTHER Since taking over as interim coach, Jérémy Taravel has stamped his authority. Three wins and a draw have breathed new life into Anderlecht. Although shortcomings remain, the team is sharper and more cohesive. The choices of the interim coach have not gone unnoticed; the program La Tribune took a closer look at them. Read more »
GAMES Erik Lambrechts has been appointed referee for Sunday's match in Bruges at 1:30 p.m. He will be assisted by linesmen Jo De Weirdt and Kevin Monteny; Wesli De Cremer will be the fourth official. Read more »
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How long Nathan De Cat (17) will remain at Anderlecht is uncertain. The midfielder is under contract until 2027 and the club wants to extend his deal, but even then a summer departure is not out of the question. Under interim coach Jérémy Taravel, De Cat has been given more freedom in midfield. Against OH Leuven he stood out with an assist in the 5-1 victory. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Show, fun and daring. That is how Nathan De Cat sums up his performance for RSC Anderlecht against Oud-Heverlee Leuven. The young midfielder visibly enjoyed his role and admitted afterwards that he mainly wants one thing: to have fun on the pitch. Notably, De Cat lined up against OHL as the number ten — a position he had not expected. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Eden Hazard was present at RSC Anderlecht's match against Oud-Heverlee Leuven. The former Red Devil was there to support his brother, who was later named man of the match. While attending, Hazard also spoke about his own career and a possible return to Belgian football. He said there was never any contact with RSC Anderlecht about finishing his career there and had some regrets that he never played in Belgium at the highest level. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht feels less pressure to quickly appoint a new coach. The search is proving difficult, but interim coach Jérémy Taravel is gaining internal confidence thanks to good results and strong support from the players. Read more »
OTHER Although Anderlecht convincingly beat OH Leuven, interim coach Jérémy Taravel tempered the post-match enthusiasm. He acknowledged the team played better than in previous games, but stressed there is still plenty of room for improvement. The success, he said, is not the result of a miracle cure. He pointed to intensive training sessions, individual talks with players and analysis of match footage as the foundations of the progress. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht remains a team of two faces. It recorded its biggest win of the season with a 5-1 victory, but the first half was dreadful to watch. The purple-and-whites were fortunate to go into the break level at 1-1. After the interval a different Anderlecht turned up, and within a quarter of an hour the score was 3-1 thanks to goals from Hazard and Cvetkovic. Read more »
1B - GAMES RSCA Futures racked up a comprehensive victory this evening against their age-mates from Club Brugge. After an early red card for Club NXT player Garcia, the purple-and-white youngsters found the net five times. Substitute Terry Van de Ven struck twice, while Angély, De Ridder and N'Dao also scored. The Futures climb to a joint eleventh place with 27 points — already eleven clear of the relegation zone. Read more »
