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 31-05-2021 

Nmecha voted player of the season

Nmecha voted player of the season

OTHER Nmecha is the player of the season and also gave the best assist of the season. El Hadj scored the most beautiful goal, Van Crombrugge made the most spectacular save and Sambi Lokongo was awarded for the best celebration of the season. At least those are the choices the Anderlecht fans made following a survey of the club itself. Read more »

Interested in Mbwana Samatta?

Interested in Mbwana Samatta?

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is looking for additional reinforcements for next season. According to Turkish media, Mbwana Samatta of Fenerbahçe is an option for the Purple & White. Samatta was actually loaned by Aston Villa to the Turkish club with a mandatory purchase option. However, the striker could not convince and was therefore put in the shop window. Read more »

Dimata loses last game in Spain

Dimata loses last game in Spain

OTHER Landry Dimata played 83 minutes in the match between Espanyol Barcelona and Alcorcon last weekend. It was the final game of the league and it was lost with 1-0. In principle, Dimata will play in La Liga next year, as Espanyol had a mandatory purchase option when promoted to the highest division. Read more »

 29-05-2021 

Saief in the picture at three clubs

Saief in the picture at three clubs

TRANSFERS The American website SBI writes that Kenny Saief is in the spotlight of Hapoel Be'er Sheva (Israel), Rakow Czestochowa (Poland) and CSKA Sofia (Bulgaria). Saief's contract with Anderlecht expires at the end of June, but according to SBI, the Purple & White has raised the option to extend it by one year. Read more »

Bosnian midfielder linked to Anderlecht again

Bosnian midfielder linked to Anderlecht again

TRANSFERS According to the Turkish website, Udinese and Anderlecht are showing interest in Amir Hadziahmetovic. Two years ago, this Bosnian midfielder was already linked to Anderlecht. Back then he was often on the bench at Konyaspor, now he is a fixture and international. Read more »

 28-05-2021 

"Ambition is higher than third goalkeeper"

INTERVIEWS Kenny Steppe has been quoted several times with a transfer to RSC Anderlecht. In the end Colin Coosemans came to strengthen the keepers. In an interview with Voetbalkrant.com Steppe admits that there were interest and contacts, but the clubs were unable to resolve the issue. In the end he is not sad about that. Read more »

Hjulsager prefers Ghent over Anderlecht

Hjulsager prefers Ghent over Anderlecht

TRANSFERS If it had depended on Anderlecht, Andrew Hjulsager of KV Oostende would play in the Lotto Park next season. However, the midfielder also has an offer from Ghent in his pocket and the latter club is his preference. That writes Het Nieuwsblad. Read more »


 27-05-2021 

Sambi Lokonga can report to the Red Devils

Sambi Lokonga can report to the Red Devils

OTHER Albert Sambi Lokonga can report in Neerpede on Monday when the Red Devils start preparing for the European Football Championship. Het Nieuwsblad writes that Roberto Martinez wants three players from the reserve list to anticipate a possible drop out of Axel Witsel. Sambi Lokonga is one of the three. Read more »

STVV first friendly game

STVV first friendly game

GAMES The first friendly game during the preparation for the new season is known: on June 25, Anderlecht will play against STVV. Eleven days earlier, on June 14, Anderlecht will resume training. At least the players who do not play international football. Read more »

Pro League wants more than 2,500 fans in the stadiums

Pro League wants more than 2,500 fans in the stadiums

OTHER 2,500 supporters. That is the number of fans that would be allowed into the stadium at the start of the competition. But the Pro League sees opportunities to do more and is working on a plan to admit fans based on stadium capacity. Anderlecht, for example, received between 6,000 and 7,000 fans for a number of matches in October. Read more »

European wintering yields 5 to 7 million

European wintering yields 5 to 7 million

OTHER Qualification for the Conference League group stage yields Anderlecht around 2.94 million euros. Each win brings in another half a million. A draw is good for 166,000 euros. The group winner takes another 650,000 euros, for the second in the group that is exactly half of it. The final winner of this new competition can credit 8.9 million to the bank account. Finally, UEFA also distributes another 23.5 million in marketing revenue among the 32 participants. Read more »

Long list of clubs interested in Sambi - is Cobbaut also leaving?

Long list of clubs interested in Sambi - is Cobbaut also leaving?

TRANSFERS Albert Sambi Lokonga might leave Anderlecht. He himself already indicated that he wanted to take a step higher. Anderlecht also seems inclined to cooperate in a transfer. A number of sources suggest AC Milan, Sevilla, as well as Bayern Munich, Dortmund and RB Leipzig as interested clubs. 15 million seems to be the lower limit for the Purple & White, although the board is undoubtedly dreaming of more. Read more »

Hahn, Miazga and Cullen play international games

Hahn, Miazga and Cullen play international games

OTHER Anderlecht delivers a number of internationals for the upcoming international games. Warner Hahn is playing with Suriname, which will play against Bermuda and Canada. Matt Miazga will play with the US against Switzerland, Honduras and Costa Rica. The Americans participate in the Concacaf Nations League and the Gold Cup. Josh Cullen, selected for Ireland, will face Andorra and Hungary. Read more »

 26-05-2021 

Anderlecht seeded in both European preliminary rounds

Anderlecht seeded in both European preliminary rounds

OTHER Some research teaches us that Anderlecht will be seeded in both Conference League preliminary rounds. The Purple & White currently still has a European coefficient of 25,000 points and therefore has to tolerate only three teams in front of them in the third preliminary round: Basel, Copenhagen and Ghent. Read more »

 25-05-2021 

Nmecha selected for Germany U21

Nmecha selected for Germany U21

GAMES Luka Nmecha is part of the selection of the U21s of Germany who will face Denmark on May 31 at 9 p.m for the European U21 Championship. This is the quarter-finals and he could therefore still play on June 3 and 6 if he makes it to the final of the tournament. Read more »


 24-05-2021 

Tottenham defender in the picture

Tottenham defender in the picture

TRANSFERS Anderlecht is one of the clubs that show an interest in Cameron Carter-Vickers from Tottenham. SBI writes this based on sources in the player's entourage. Last season, Carter-Vickers played on loan at Bournemouth in the Championship. Read more »

 23-05-2021 

European campaign starts on August 5

European campaign starts on August 5

OTHER Due to the fourth place in the final ranking, Anderlecht have to start in the third preliminary round of the Conference League. On July 26, Anderlecht will know who will be the opponent in this. The games are scheduled on August 5 and 12. Read more »

Kompany: "The future is ours"

Kompany:

INTERVIEWS Slightly bitter and frustrated, Vincent Kompany was there at the press conference after the lost match against Antwerp. The red card and the goal against raised some questions. But the Anderlecht coach was also proud and hopeful for the future. Read more »

Early red card makes it too difficult

Early red card makes it too difficult

GAMES Anderlecht lost 1-0 to Antwerp and therefore finished fourth. The turning point was the quick exclusion of Miazga after a (little) fault on Lamkel Zé. Anderlecht swallowed an avoidable goal immediately after the break and was unable to turn it around afterwards. It will now play in the 3rd preliminary round of the Conference League. Read more »

Bornauw also important for his team (video)

Bornauw also important for his team (video)

OTHER After Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans, another youth product from Anderlecht has shown itself to be important for his team. No title or cup, but with a goal in the 86th minute, Sebastiaan Bornauw saved his Cologne from direct relegation from the Bundesliga. Read more »

Preview: Antwerp - Anderlecht

Preview: Antwerp - Anderlecht

GAMES The 2020 - 2021 season is over at around 8.15 pm tonight. Anderlecht will go to the Bosuil for the last match and there is still a lot at stake. A draw against Antwerp gives the Purple & White certainty about third place and European football until New Year. Read more »

 22-05-2021 

Coosemans on his way to Anderlecht

Coosemans on his way to Anderlecht

OTHER Colin Coosemans will almost certainly be the new third goalkeeper of Anderlecht. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, the talks are underway and "barring a turnaround" an agreement will be reached. Timon Wellenreuther will leave. Read more »

Patrick Wachel is also waved goodbye

Patrick Wachel is also waved goodbye

DAMES Before the start of the game against Club Brugge, there was a farewell round in the Lotto Park. Not only Jeanke was waved goodbye, but also outgoing women's coach Patrick Wachel received an appropriate farewell. Due to the absence of the fans, there was no lap of honor. Read more »

Goodbye to Jeanke

Goodbye to Jeanke

OTHER Jeanke De Bock, the equipment man of RSC Anderlecht, is saying goodbye after 36 years of loyal service. He's going on a well-deserved retirement. On Thursday, the players waved him off with a bow of honor in the Lotto Park for his last home game. Read more »

Nmecha: "We'll see"

Nmecha:

INTERVIEWS Will he stay or not, even after yesterday Lukas Nmecha could not give a conclusive answer. The German striker was also strict after the match despite his two goals. Read more »

Important point in the last minute

Important point in the last minute

GAMES Anderlecht did not manage to keep the championship exciting. Club Brugge was stronger and is the champion, but Anderlecht fought back after a 1-3 deficit. In the added time, Bruun Larsen scored the 3-3. Because of the draw, Anderlecht only needs a draw in Antwerp to finish third. Read more »


 21-05-2021 
 20-05-2021 

Inter Milan shows interest in Mukairu

Inter Milan shows interest in Mukairu

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has an option on Paul Mukairu but would not use it. The Nigerian can nevertheless count on interest from Inter Milan, according to Calciomercato. The interest of the Italians in Mukairu is not new, but it would now be more concrete. Read more »

Saief returns to Anderlecht

Saief returns to Anderlecht

OTHER Kenny Saief was loaned out to Lechia Gdansk in Poland for the past season and a half. That cooperation has now come to an end, the Polish club has decided not to continue with Saief, who will return to RSC Anderlecht. Read more »

Lissens replaces Sardella in selection

Lissens replaces Sardella in selection

GAMES One youngster takes the place of the other. Lucas Lissens, cured of Covid-19, takes the place in the squad of Killian Sardella. He had to leave early against Genk after an injury. For the rest there are no changes in the selection. Read more »

Visser referee for tonight

Visser referee for tonight

GAMES Lawrence Visser will lead the game against Club Brugge in the Lotto Park tonight. Thibaud Nijssen and Rien Vanyzere assist him along the line. Christof Dierick will be the fourth official. Read more »

"Impressive what my boys showed"

INTERVIEWS We will have to wait until tonight and Sunday to find out where RSC Anderlecht will end in the competition. In any case, Vincent Kompany already had words of praise for his young team. It is still too early for a full analysis. Read more »

Cullen feels at home in Brussels

Cullen feels at home in Brussels

OTHER If there is one player that the supporters support it is Josh Cullen. The Irishman never plays a bad game and always gives everything. Vincent Kompany described him earlier as a player with a great warrior heart. Read more »

Diaby another season at Lotto Park?

Diaby another season at Lotto Park?

OTHER RSC Anderlecht would now look to let Abdoulay Diaby stay in the Lotto Park next season. The purchase option is probably too expensive, so it wants to negotiate with Lisbon to rent him for another season or to lower the purchase option. Read more »

 19-05-2021 

Sambi Lokonga and Verschaeren reserve

Sambi Lokonga and Verschaeren reserve

OTHER No Red Devils selection for Albert Sambi Lokonga and Yari Verschaeren, the latter has been called up for the national U21. Although they both may still have a little hope because they are on the reserve list of Roberto Martinez. Read more »

Morocco wants to summon Ait El Hadj

Morocco wants to summon Ait El Hadj

OTHER Anouar Ait El Hadj has the Belgian-Moroccan nationality. It is no secret that Morocco has been wanting Ait El Hadj's for a while now. It now even wants to call up the midfielder for a friendly game in June. Read more »


 15-05-2021 

Only purchase option Ashimeru lifted

Only purchase option Ashimeru lifted

OTHER RSC Anderlecht has a few players on loan with a purchase option: Majeed Ashimeru, Paul Mukairu and Abdoulay Diaby. As it looks now, only Ashimeru's will be lifted. Of the three, only he fits into the system that Vincent Kompany has in mind. Read more »

No surprises in Anderlecht selection

No surprises in Anderlecht selection

GAMES Vincent Kompany has selected the same names to start the second game against Genk. The 21 players who were in the selection on Wednesday are again on the selection sheet. If everyone is fit, we can expect the same starting eleven. Read more »

Nmecha ready for tonight

Nmecha ready for tonight

OTHER Vincent Kompany wanted to be honest and freely admitted that Lukas Nmecha is ready for tonight's game. On Wednesday he had to be subsituted at the Luminus Arena after an hour with a load on his ankle. Read more »

 13-05-2021 

"This competition deserves better"

INTERVIEWS Suddenly the message came in that the game started fifteen minutes later, because they had forgotten to order the VAR van. Vincent Kompany and John Van den Brom are hard for the incident, this does not belong in the highest division. Read more »

Substitution Nmecha as a precaution

Substitution Nmecha as a precaution

INJURIES Lukas Nmecha already had problems with his ankle in the first half of the match. After treatment he continued to play. He was still replaced on the hour, as a precaution, according to Vincent Kompany, who expects the German striker to be back at kick-off on Saturday. Read more »

Another draw in Champions' play-offs

Another draw in Champions' play-offs

GAMES Anderlecht has left the field of Genk with a 1-1 draw. It played good before half time and led with a goal from Ait El Hadj. After the break, the Purple & White could no longer maintain that level, but Genk could barely threaten. Onuachu nevertheless scored the equalizer when he was given way too much freedom from the Anderlecht defense for once. The Purple & White does not make much progress with a point, but they can look back on a solid match. Read more »

 12-05-2021 

VAR too late: no offside line

VAR too late: no offside line

OTHER The van with the VAR equipment arrived too late in Genk tonight. As a result, there will be no offside line to analyze disputed phases. Due to a lack of time, not everything could be set on time. Read more »

Verboomen leads Genk - Anderlecht

Verboomen leads Genk - Anderlecht

GAMES Referee Nathan Verboomen has been appointed to steer tonight's match in the Luminus Arena in the right direction. He is assisted by linesmen Mathias Hillaert and Ruben Wyns. Jan Boterberg is the fourth official. Read more »

"We thought we were too good"

INTERVIEWS Vincent Kompany also indicated it during his press conference and Albert Sambi Lokonga is also emphasizing this: the grinta at training is gone. According to the captain, that is also the reason for the loss of points in the Champions Play-offs. Read more »

"Sincere thanks for your discipline"

OTHER Last Saturday the bars around the Lotto Park were open. A lot of supporters came there to watch the home game against Antwerp on the edge of the stadium. Everything went perfectly for which Mayor Fabrice Cumps is grateful to the fans. Read more »

Sambi Lokonga: "No rush to leave"

Sambi Lokonga:

INTERVIEWS Will Albert Sambi Lokonga also play in the Lotto Park next season? He does not seem to be in a hurry to leave, but it is no secret that RSC Anderlecht can use the money well. In any case, the club does not want to let him go for less than 15 million. Read more »

U23 in 1B only from 2022

U23 in 1B only from 2022

YOUTH The U23 of RSC Anderlecht will not yet play in 1B next season. That will not happen until 2022 at the earliest. The general meeting of the Pro League will be held on Tuesday 25 May, where the decision must be ratified. Read more »

Missipo out for six to nine months

Missipo out for six to nine months

INJURIES A heavy blow to the women's team: Kassandra Missipo, one of the key players of the team, suffered a serious knee injury and will not play for six to nine months. "Investigations today revealed an injury to the cruciate ligaments of the left knee", Anderlecht said. "She will be out for six to nine months." Read more »

Collaboration with De Roeck was positive

Collaboration with De Roeck was positive

OTHER Jonas De Roeck gave more information this morning about his departure from RSC Anderlecht. A difference of opinion about the interpretation of the assistant coach would be the basis. Vincent Kompany did not want to elaborate on this during his press conference. Read more »

Defour immediately stops playing football

Defour immediately stops playing football

OTHER Steven Defour retired at the end of this season. An injury to the quadriceps has now brought that pension early, as a result of which Defour immediately puts an end to his football career. He will now immediately start working for the technical staff of KV Mechelen. Read more »

Stroeykens, Kana and Diaby out

Stroeykens, Kana and Diaby out

INJURIES Vincent Kompany will have to compete against Genk tonight without Mario Stroeykens and Marco Kana. Abdoulay Diaby is also not available yet. There is nothing serious going on according to the coach with Diaby, just some physical problems. Read more »

 11-05-2021 

Antwerp inquires about Nmecha

Antwerp inquires about Nmecha

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is doing everything to keep Lukas Nmecha next season. It is no longer a secret that other teams are also interested. But according to Eleven Sports, a Belgian team would also be interested, namely Antwerp. Read more »

Anderlecht and De Roeck stop collaboration

Anderlecht and De Roeck stop collaboration

OTHER Jonas De Roeck will leave Anderlecht at the end of the season. The Purple & White communicates that the agreement of the assistant coach will not be extended by mutual agreement. "Jonas and the club have now decided not to renew their positive cooperation after the play-offs and to take on new challenges," he said. Read more »

Verschaeren: "No reason to panic"

Verschaeren:

INTERVIEWS We have to wait for the signature under the contract extension of Yari Verschaeren. He himself is not too worried about it and said after the game on Sunday that it will be all right. The focus is now simply on the play-offs. Read more »

 08-05-2021 

Lamkel Zé tested positive

Lamkel Zé tested positive

OTHER Frank Vercauteren does not come to Lotto Park carefree. The board already pushed Lior Refealov aside and now Lamkel Zé is also out. He tested positive for Covid-19. Dylan Batubinsika, Felipe Avenatti and Frank Boya also passed positive tests. Read more »

Official: Lawrence to Toronto

Official: Lawrence to Toronto

TRANSFERS After less than a year and a half, Kemar Lawrence has left Anderlecht again. Anderlecht and Toronto FC have just announced the transfer of the Jamaican left back. Lawrence signs a contract with the MLS club until 2024. Read more »

 07-05-2021 

"Our strength is the team"

INTERVIEWS Tomorrow promises to be an interesting match. Antwerp took 0 out of 6 in the regular competition against RSC Anderlecht and their Golden Shoe is also leaving for Brussels. According to Vincent Kompany, his team should mainly rely on their own strength. Read more »

Third youth talent signs until 2024

Third youth talent signs until 2024

YOUTH Nassim Azaouzi also signs a professional contract until 2024 with RSC Anderlecht. He is part of the Purple Talents program where he combines school and football. Azaouzi started as a central defender but at the U13 he made the switch to deep striker. Read more »

Anderlecht wants Steppe

Anderlecht wants Steppe

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is looking for a third goalkeeper. Hendrik Van Crombrugge will be the number 1 next season and Bart Verbruggen the number two. Timon Wellenreuther is allowed to leave and now Kenny Steppe comes back into the picture as third goalkeeper. Read more »

Ethan Butera also signs until 2024

Ethan Butera also signs until 2024

YOUTH More joyful news from Neerpede, Ethan Butera signed his first professional contract with RSC Anderlecht until 2024. The club will continue to focus on the youth to give them every chance. Just like Duranville, Butera is a Purple Talent. Read more »

Competition for Nmecha is growing

Competition for Nmecha is growing

TRANSFERS More and more clubs from the Bundesliga and the Premier League are getting Lukas Nmecha in their sights. Interest is growing, "Het Laatste Nieuws learns from the environment of the striker." These are wealthy clubs. "Names are not mentioned. Read more »

 06-05-2021 

Duranville signs contract until 2024

Duranville signs contract until 2024

YOUTH Julien Duranville has signed his first professional contract with RSC Anderlecht. Duranville went through all youth teams at the Purple & White where he has been a member since he was seven. Now he signs his first professional contract until 2024. Read more »

Refaelov has to train alone

Refaelov has to train alone

OTHER Things are going from bad to worse with Lior Refaelov at Antwerp. Het Laatste Nieuws knows that the midfielder is now no longer allowed to train with the first team. In the coming weeks he will individually maintain his condition. Last weekend, VTM already heard that Refaelov was no longer welcome at games. Read more »

No Kukharevych and Mbokani due to bad data

No Kukharevych and Mbokani due to bad data

TRANSFERS Anderlecht declined the transfer of Mykola Kukharevych in January because his physical tests were not good. Peter Verbeke makes this clear in his interview with De Morgen. Dieumerci Mbokani will also not come because his figures do not match Anderlecht. Read more »

 05-05-2021 

Davies is still making analyzes for Anderlecht

Davies is still making analyzes for Anderlecht

OTHER We have almost forgotten him, but Vincent Kompany is not yet: the Anderlecht coach still calls on Simon Davies every now and then for advice. The Englishman, who was the official head coach for a while at the beginning of last season, still occasionally makes analyzes for the Purple & White. Read more »

'Anderlecht wants Lorient midfielder Abergel'

'Anderlecht wants Lorient midfielder Abergel'

TRANSFERS The French website Le 10 Sport writes that Anderlecht wants to strengthen itself with Laurent Abergel, a 28-year-old midfielder from Lorient. Lorient took Abergel away from Nancy two years ago. He performs so well that his market value has since increased from 900,000 euros to 2.5 million euros. Read more »

Contract extension for Leoni and Lissens?

Contract extension for Leoni and Lissens?

YOUTH Anderlecht has lifted the option in Lucas Lissens' contract. That reports La Dernière Heure. The defender is now under contract until mid-next year. However, the Purple & White wants to break the contract open for longer. Theo Leoni (photo), whose contract ends in June, can also expect an extended agreement, according to the newspaper. Read more »

Wellenreuther out and Steppe in?

Wellenreuther out and Steppe in?

TRANSFERS According to the Walloon newspaper Sudpresse, Bart Verbruggen will be the second goalkeeper next season after Hendrik Van Crombrugge. That means that Timon Wellenreuther drops to third place in the pecking order. The German may not like that and so a departure is possible. Read more »

Colassin plays half an hour with U21

Colassin plays half an hour with U21

GAMES - YOUTH The Anderlecht reserves played a friendly game against Cercle Brugge Monday evening. Antoine Colassin, back from a loan at Zulte Waregem, was in the starting eleven for the Purple & White team, but had to leave the field injured after half an hour. Anderlecht lost with 1-4. Read more »

External consultant for set pieces

External consultant for set pieces

OTHER It is striking that RSC Anderlecht has already scored twice from set pieces. Previously, it was Nicolas Frutos who was the specialist in the matter, but since his departure the club has called on an external consultant. Who that is, the club does not want to release. Read more »

 04-05-2021 

Lawrence on his way to Toronto FC

Lawrence on his way to Toronto FC

TRANSFERS Kemar Lawrence is on his way to the exit at Anderlecht. The Jamaican is probably going to Toronto FC in the American MLS competition. According to some sources, there has already been an agreement, but the Purple & White contradicts that. Read more »

Official: Veldman new U21 coach

Official: Veldman new U21 coach

OTHER The news has now been officially confirmed by RSC Anderlecht: Robin Veldman will be the new coach of the U21. He comes over from Ajax where he also trained the youth teams. At the end of this season he will start his adventure in Brussels. Read more »

 03-05-2021 

Lukaku wins title with Inter

Lukaku wins title with Inter

OTHER It's hard to believe, but the title with Inter Milan is the first trophy abroad for Romelu Lukaku. Yes, he took the FA Cup with Chelsea, but he wasn't actively involved himself. This title feels extra good, congratulations Ket! Read more »

Lissens in quarantine

Lissens in quarantine

OTHER No Lucas Lissens in the selection against Club Brugge, the defender tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently in quarantine. He stays there awaiting a second test. For now, he is the only player to have passed a positive test. Read more »

Diaby out due to back problems

Diaby out due to back problems

INJURIES No Abdoulay Diaby in the selection against Club Brugge. The Malian suffers from back problems and has already suffered from this upon his arrival in Brussels. The chance that RSC Anderlecht will lift  the purchase option is therefore very small. Read more »

Verbruggen and Debast make their debut

Verbruggen and Debast make their debut

GAMES Vincent Kompany let two new youngsters make their debut during the first game of the Champions' play-offs. Bart Verbruggen surprisingly started in goal and did well. In the added time, Zeno Debast was also allowed to make his first minutes in the first team. Read more »

"Prepared him for months"

INTERVIEWS A big surprise, yesterday about an hour before the game agianst Bruges. Timon Wellenreuther had to take a seat on the bench and 18-year-old Bart Verbruggen took his place. It was not just a hunch, his debut was prepared for months, quietly in the background. Read more »

Anderlecht take one point in Bruges

Anderlecht take one point in Bruges

GAMES Anderlecht took one point in Bruges yesterday, but it gave away the victory in the very last minute of the match. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, which was actually a logical result. Anderlecht remain third in the Champions Play-offs. Read more »

 02-05-2021