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 31-10-2023 

Amuzu suffers adductor strain again

Amuzu suffers adductor strain again

INJURIES No Francis Amuzu in the selection for this evening's cup match. The speedy winger has again suffered adductor strain. He will be rested. Also on Saturday against OH Leuven, Brian Riemer kept him on the bench for the entire match.
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Lots of surprises in selection for cup game

Lots of surprises in selection for cup game

GAMES Anderlecht has just announced a selection of eighteen players for tonight's cup game against La Louvière. No less than seven familiar names are not here. In their place we find Benito Raman, among others, but also three youngsters from the Futures core. Read more »

 30-10-2023 

La Louvière loses points ahead of Cup clash

La Louvière loses points ahead of Cup clash

GAMES Tomorrow, Anderlecht heads to La Louvière for the 1/16th finals of the Cup of Belgium. Unlike Anderlecht, the home team did not have a good dress rehearsal this weekend. The leader in the highest amateur league lost points for the second time this season. Read more »

Riemer: "A perfect performance "

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS It was a very satisfied Brian Riemer who appeared before the microphone of Eleven DAZN after the game against OH Leuven. "This is a clear answer after what happened last week against Standard," the coach said. "Not only because we won, but also because we did it in a very nice way." Read more »

Still no Delaney on match sheet

Still no Delaney on match sheet

GAMES Thomas Delaney may have been in the selection for the game against OH Leuven, but the Dane was one of three players who finally dropped out and took a seat in the stands. Louis Patris and third goalkeeper Colin Coosemans suffered the same fate. Read more »

Nice victory against OHL

Nice victory against OHL

GAMES Anderlecht has sent OHL home with 5-1. It quickly fell behind, but Anders Dreyer put things in order before halftime with two goals. After halftime, Anderlecht continued their offensive with three more goals, including Dreyer's third. Thus Anderlecht wins once again at home against OHL with clever goals and reacted appropriately after last weekend's weak second half. Tuesday night awaits the cup game against La Louvière. Read more »

 28-10-2023 

"Hazard must continue to give 100 percent"

INTERVIEWS With three assists in five games, Thorgan Hazard has started his adventure at Anderlecht well. He sets the offensive lines, but physically can't keep it up for a whole match yet. "That's because of his style of play: Thorgan always gives 100 percent," Riemer said. Of holding back, however, the coach does not want to know.  Read more »

"Verschaeren's return comes closer and closer"

INTERVIEWS Now that Thomas Delaney has recovered from his collarbone fracture and Majeed Ashimeru is also fit again, Yari Verschaeren is the only player currently not deployable. But a return to action is near for the midfielder as well. "Yari is currently training with the group," revealed coach Brian Riemer. Read more »

Ashimeru will also play for Futures this weekend

Ashimeru will also play for Futures this weekend

OTHER Majeed Ashimeru will also make playing minutes with the RSCA Futures this weekend. Coach Brian Riemer told that at his press conference yesterday afternoon. According to the coach, Ashimeru has more to gain from playing much of the game at the Futures than sitting on the bench at the first team this weekend. Read more »

Riemer: "Delaney is physically completely fit"

Riemer:

INJURIES Thomas Delaney's collarbone fracture has fully recovered. Coach Brian Riemer told that at his press conference yesterday afternoon. "Physically, he is completely ready for the next game," Riemer said. Whether Delaney will play tomorrow is not yet certain. Riemer wants to be sure that he also feels mentally ready and will not hold back. Read more »


 27-10-2023 

Debast had personal agreement with Frankfurt

Debast had personal agreement with Frankfurt

OTHER Zeno Debast had an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for a transfer last summer. This is what Het Laatste Nieuws writes today. However, the German club's offer was too low, so Anderlecht did not let him leave. But Frankfurt is not giving up: next summer it will make another attempt. Read more »

 24-10-2023 

Dolberg: "I didn't know we could be so bad"

Dolberg:

INTERVIEWS For one half, Kasper Dolberg's sixth league goal seemed to put Anderlecht on the road to a stunning victory. Until after halftime the pudding completely collapsed. "I didn't know we could be so bad," the Dane spoke disillusioned after the game, referring to what happened after the break. Read more »

Leoni: "Not easy mentally"

Leoni:

INTERVIEWS Theo Leoni also appeared before DAZN Eleven's microphone after the game against Standard. "This is a huge disappointment for all of us," the young midfielder told us. "We have to be mentally strong now and take the three points next week." Read more »

Anderlecht loses after 0-2 lead

Anderlecht loses after 0-2 lead

GAMES Anderlecht lost 3-2 at Standard. Anderlecht led 0-2 at halftime, but in the second half Anderlecht were shipwrecked. Standard scored three goals in ten minutes and after fifteen minutes Anderlecht hung in the ropes. Anderlecht performed weakly after halftime and couldn't make a fist anymore. Losing to Standard can always happen, but giving away a 0-2 lead should never happen. Read more »

 22-10-2023 

Futures set good example with big win

Futures set good example with big win

GAMES - 1B The RSCA Futures recorded their second win in a row yesterday. Against SL16 FC, the U23 of Standard, it was 3-0. Ismael Baouf, Luca Monticelli and Robbie Ure (pictured) scored. With 12 points, the Futures now are in the middle of the table. Read more »


 21-10-2023 

"Dolberg is very happy here"

INTERVIEWS Kasper Dolberg has had two very intense weeks. Becoming a father, scoring against KV Mechelen and being called up for the national team again. According to coach Brian Riemer, the striker is ready to bang against Standard on Sunday. Read more »

Special machine should speed recovery Delaney

Special machine should speed recovery Delaney

INJURIES Except for Thomas Delaney, Brian Riemer will have a fully fit squad at his disposal Sunday against Standard. He told that yesterday afternoon on his press conference ahead of the Clasico. Delaney is also doing well. Riemer is counting on the midfielder being employable again in one to two weeks. "He is fully fit," he said. Read more »

Ashimeru makes return at the Futures today

Ashimeru makes return at the Futures today

INJURIES After more than two months of injury, Majeed Ashimeru is back to playing soccer. Before becoming eligible for the A team, Brian Riemer will let him gain rhythm with the RSCA Futures. "Majeed will play his first 45 minutes with the Futures," the coach said at his press conference yesterday afternoon. Read more »

 19-10-2023 

Debast a priority at Frankfurt

Debast a priority at Frankfurt

OTHER According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri, Frankfurt is again firmly pulling at the sleeve of Zeno Debast. The German club tried to get Debast at the last minute at the end of August, but failed. The defender is said to be the Germans' priority in the winter mercato. Read more »

Arnstad: "I am focusing on RSCA"

Arnstad:

INTERVIEWS Kristian Arnstad's focus is currently entirely on RSC Anderlecht. Indeed, he is determined to regain his starting place in the near future. Arnstad is aware of the competition though it can only contribute to his further development.  Read more »

 18-10-2023 

New team photo at abattoir Anderlecht

New team photo at abattoir Anderlecht

OTHER RSC Anderlecht moved to the Anderlecht abattoir for the new team photo of season 2023-2024. !"With this choice, Sporting wants to highlight the bond with its municipality and its inhabitants, and express its love for the capital," reads the club website. Read more »

Substitute Stroeykens delivers decisive assist

Substitute Stroeykens delivers decisive assist

GAMES The Belgian U21 have also won their third EC qualification match yesterday. In and against Hungary it became 0-1. Killian Sardella played the whole match. Mario Stroeykens (pictured) came in at halftime and provided the assist for the only goal in the 70th minute. Read more »

"Stopping match was only right decision"

INTERVIEWS Jan Vertonghen played a prominent role Monday night in the decision to halt the Belgium-Sweden international following the terrorist murder of Swedish fans in Brussels. Along with captain Romelu Lukaku, he immediately agreed when Sweden asked them the question. Read more »


 17-10-2023 
 15-10-2023 

Dolberg wins and leaves Danish selection

Dolberg wins and leaves Danish selection

GAMES Kasper Schmeichel and Kasper Dolberg (pictured) were both in the starting lineup for Denmark in last night's 3-1 win against Kazakhstan. Dolberg did immediately return to his home in Brussels after the match. He skipped the match against San Marino to be with his newborn twins. Read more »

 14-10-2023 

Anderlecht wins friendly game against Beerschot

Anderlecht wins friendly game against Beerschot

GAMES Anderlecht beat Beerschot 1-0 in a friendly game. Riemer fielded players who have no international obligations or who just returned from injury. Luis Vazquez scored the only goal. Ashimeru celebrated his reappearance after an extended period of absence due to injury. Read more »


 13-10-2023 

Friendly game against Beerschot

Friendly game against Beerschot

GAMES Tomorrow the duel of the purple-whites is on the program. Namely, RSC Anderlecht will play a practice match against Beerschot. The match will be played behind closed doors at the training complex in Neerpede.  Read more »

 12-10-2023 

Three RSC Anderlecht futures at national U19

Three RSC Anderlecht futures at national U19

YOUTH National coach Wesley Sonck has called up three Anderlecht players for the U19 tournament in Marbella (Spain). Friendly matches against France and the Netherlands are on the program. Tristan Degreef, Lars Montegnies and Luca Monticelli will represent RSCA at the national U19. Read more »

Four youth players RSC Anderlecht in national U18 selection

Four youth players RSC Anderlecht in national U18 selection

YOUTH In a friendly match yesterday in Marbella (Spain), Belgium U18 played a 1-1 draw against their English counterparts. Ismaël Baouf was in the starting lineup, while Aurélio Leo Virisario filled in in the 71st minute. Anderlecht was also represented by defenders Basile Vroninckx (picture) and Kaïs Barry, but they remained on the bench. Read more »

 11-10-2023 

15-year-old De Cat signs first pro contract

15-year-old De Cat signs first pro contract

YOUTH Nathan De Cat signed a professional contract until mid-2025 with Anderlecht this afternoon. Barely 15 years old, the midfielder is considered one of the most promising players of his generation (2008) at Anderlecht. This season he is playing with the U18. Read more »

 10-10-2023 

"His intelligence makes Hazard an absolute top player"

INTERVIEWS With his first assist in the Anderlecht shirt, Thorgan Hazard put Anderlecht on the road to the three-pointer against KV Mechelen. The ultimate summer transfer is playing better and better and that does not escape coach Brian Riemer. After the match, he sprinkled compliments. "Thorgan is so clever," he said. Read more »

Biggest lead over Club Brugge in over six years

Biggest lead over Club Brugge in over six years

OTHER Ten match days have been played and Anderlecht is second to leader Union by one point. It has been years since Anderlecht was ranked so high. The lead with Club Brugge is five points. La Dernière Heure fished out that this gap has never been bigger since Marc Coucke took over. Read more »

More games on Saturday night

More games on Saturday night

OTHER For the first time in a long time, Anderlecht played another Saturday night last weekend. "Everything went very well," said CEO Non Sports Kenneth Bornauw in Het Laatste Nieuws. The club hopes that the police will give the green light more often. This year, two more home games will be played on Saturday night. Read more »

New lighting more economical, light shows not every game

New lighting more economical, light shows not every game

GAMES Saturday we could get acquainted with the new lighting of the Lotto Park. 500,00 euros invested purple-white, but the result is great. The new light installation was inaugurated with a beautiful light show, but there will not be such a show every time. After all, this one has an additional price tag. Read more »

Anderlecht launches social project 'Tous Mauves'

Anderlecht launches social project 'Tous Mauves'

OTHER Anderlecht presented the social project 'Tous Mauves'. Together with Telenet, the club aims to offer some 5,000 socially vulnerable young people, mainly between the ages of 8 and 18, from inside and outside Brussels, opportunities to discover and develop their talents every year. "In this way, we want to accelerate and strengthen social inclusion," it sounds. Read more »

 09-10-2023 

Riemer: "The title? Top six is first goal"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS After the victory against KV Mechelen, Anderlecht has nestled themselves firmly in the front ranks of the standings. After the match, coach Brian Riemer was asked if Anderlecht is now a title contender. "Our vision is still the same as at the beginning of the season," was his answer. Read more »

Amuzu: "My most beautiful goal of career" (video)

Amuzu:

GAMES An highlight of a wonderful evening. That's how we can describe Francis Amuzu's goal. In the 93rd minute, he disentangled himself fluently from two defenders, then popped the ball into the store hook from forty yards. "My best goal ever? I think so, yes," he said. Read more »

 08-10-2023 

Stroeykens: "KV Mechelen suits me"

Stroeykens:

INTERVIEWS With an early goal, Mario Stroeykens showed Anderlecht the way against KV Mechelen. His sixth goal for the A-team and his fourth against Malinwa. "Mechelen indeed suits me," he told afterwards. "However, I wasn't thinking about it beforehand, but Jan Vertonghen reminded me during the match." Read more »

Anderlecht wins against KV Mechelen

Anderlecht wins against KV Mechelen

GAMES Anderlecht won 3-1 against KV Mechelen, crowning the beautiful tribute to the birthday boy Paul Van Himst. Purple and white played very solidly before halftime, but it only rewarded itself with a goal by Stroeykens. After halftime, Mechelen started well, but it was Dolberg who doubled the score. Still, Mechelen came back into the game through Storm. In extra time, Amuzu finally took away all doubts with a particularly clever header from long distance. Thus Anderlecht booked six out of six before the international break. Read more »

 07-10-2023 

Schmeichel number 1 in goal

Schmeichel number 1 in goal

INTERVIEWS Kasper Schmeichel can now truly call himself the No. 1 in goal at RSC Anderlecht, although the coach emphasizes that he will have to prove himself anew every week. "There is and will be healthy competition," Brian Riemer said. Read more »

Debast and Vertonghen in Red Devils selection

Debast and Vertonghen in Red Devils selection

GAMES National team coach Domenico Tedesco yesterday announced his selection for the international matches against Austria on Friday, Oct. 13, and at home against Sweden on Monday, Oct. 16. Zeno Debast and Jan Vertongen are again part of the selection. Read more »

 06-10-2023 
 05-10-2023 
 04-10-2023 

Riemer: "Raman has not been punished"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS It must be galling for Benito Raman. Are there numerous (offensive) players out with injury, he just gets sick. Otherwise, he had a good chance of being on the selection this afternoon. Because there is no question of an athletic banishment after his missed transfer in late August, says coach Brian Riemer. Read more »

Anderlecht puts things in order after halftime

Anderlecht puts things in order after halftime

GAMES Anderlecht deservedly won 1-3 in Eupen. It started at lightning speed and scored through Dreyer after only half a minute. But it could not confirm the strong start and Eupen came alongside before half-time. In the second half Anderlecht dominated and scored through an own-goal by Paeshuyse and through the first goal by Vazquez. Although Eupen could have made it 2-2, but Nuhu missed in front of goal. That was the only feat of the Pandas after the break and so Anderlecht could celebrate again after three equal games. Read more »

 02-10-2023