YOUTH Anderlecht's youth teams continued their strong form last Saturday with impressive victories against STVV. After earlier victories over Westerlo and OHL, Sint-Truiden's youngest players were defeated 9-0 in both the U14 and U13 categories. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht Futsal suffered a disappointing defeat in the Champions League group stage tonight. Despite an early opener from Raul in the third minute, the team went down 2-1 to Polish side Gliwice in front of 10,000 enthusiastic supporters at the PreZero Arena. The defeat was particularly painful as the winning goal was the result of a goalkeeper error. Read more »
OTHER He arrived at Anderlecht in 2008 as an unknown from FC Basel but quickly grew into a reliable presence at left-back. Behrang Safari was not a man of grand statements, but of solid performances. With his stamina, strong tackles, and level-headed mentality, he earned a place in the heart of the purple and white. But what happened to Safari after he left Neerpede behind? Read more »
YOUTH Anderlecht's U21s drew 2-2 against Sunderland in their first match of the Premier League International Cup. A remarkable performance, as the English side fielded several players who are already playing in the Premier League. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht secured their place in the round of 16 of the Belgian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Ninove, despite a weak performance following a strong start. The match was delayed by 15 minutes due to Ninove's incorrect jerseys, but once underway, Anderlecht quickly took control, with goals from Bertaccini and Huerta within the first 20 minutes. Despite several opportunities, including header chances for Vazquez, the home team failed to extend their lead.
YOUTH Just like last season, Anderlecht's U21 team will participate in the Premier League International Cup. During this tournament, Anderlecht will face the U21 teams of a Premier League club four times in the coming weeks. The first match is against Sunderland tonight. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Le Soir, Anderlecht is interested in Noah Edjouma, a 20-year-old winger currently playing for FC Toulouse. Read more »
GAMES Nathan De Cat will not be in the cup match against Ninove tomorrow. The midfielder, like Moussa N'Diaye and Thorgan Hazard, is not in the matchday squad. The trio will be rested. César Huerta (after injury) and World Cup players Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart are back in the squad. Read more »
1B - GAMES RSCA Futures lost 1-2 to Lokeren this afternoon. The visitors took a 1-0 lead just before halftime. In the final minute, an own goal by Antwi Dacosta sealed the day. Naoufal Bohamdi-Kamoni's (photo) consolation goal was purely for the statistics. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi and Colin Coosemans gave the press an explanation after the defeat in Charleroi. Of course, no real explanations were given, other than observations that any supporter can make. According to Hasi, the first half was "the worst" he'd seen this season, but we could easily name a few others that could easily be called "the worst." Read more »
INTERVIEWS Thorgan Hazard expressed his frustration after Anderlecht's 1-0 defeat to Charleroi. Despite several good chances in the second half, including a shot that hit the post and a goal disallowed for offside, the Mauves failed to score. "The ball just wouldn't go in," Hazard said in an interview with DAZN. Read more »
1B - YOUTH The Pro League has approved Racing Genk's request to postpone the match between Jong Genk and RSCA Futures on November 8. The Genk U23 team has four players scheduled to play in the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht has dropped valuable points again. They lost 1-0 at Charleroi, a late goal in which goalkeeper Coosemans made a mistake. Anderlecht played poorly again before halftime and recovered twenty minutes after the break, but their play was sloppy and their finishing was poor. Hazard hit the post with his chest, and Bertaccini's aim was misaligned on several occasions. Anderlecht can catch up with plenty of clubs in the standings this weekend. They cannot afford any slip-ups next week in the Croky Cup and in the league (at home against Mechelen). Read more »
YOUTH Yesterday, RSC Anderlecht announced that Afrim Salievski will return to the club as Academy Talent Director. Read more »
YOUTH The Belgian Football Association has announced the national U16 squad for the prestigious tournament in Val-de-Marne, France, which will take place from October 28 to November 1. The young Red Devils will compete against France, Japan, and the Netherlands. Read more »
OTHER The debate surrounding Nathan De Cat's World Cup selection continues to reverberate at Anderlecht. During the press conference, coach Besnik Hasi made it clear that the club's position remains unchanged. "I won't answer any more questions about that. Anderlecht's position is clear," he stated firmly. Read more »
INJURIES Anderlecht will be without Enric Llansana (photo) and César Huerta for tonight's match against Charleroi. Coach Besnik Hasi announced this at his press conference. Llansana suffered a knock to his knee in training. Huerta is struggling with his adductors. Read more »
TRANSFERS Yari Verschaeren may be in his final months in Brussels. The midfielder still has no prospect of a contract extension. According to Het Nieuwsblad, the club is very unlikely to make a new offer. Verschaeren's performances are reportedly no longer commensurate with his salary, which is among the club's highest. There hasn't been much interest from domestic or international clubs. Read more »
GAMES On Tuesday, October 28, at 8:30 PM, Anderlecht will play against KVK Ninove in the first round of the Belgian Cup. The match will take place at Lotto Park. Given the school holidays, this is an ideal opportunity for families to catch a match. Tickets are available for €10. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, a VIP package is available. This includes dinner at Le Ket restaurant and a business seat for €125 (excluding VAT). Read more »
DAMES 15-year-old Esthée Maerschalck has signed her first professional contract with RSCA Women, running until 2028. She was trained at Olsa Brakel, where she played with the boys up to the U15 level. Her impressive performances haven't gone unnoticed: she was selected for the Red Flames' U17 team and participated in the summer pre-season with the RSCA Women first team. Maerschalck, who plays for RSCA Women B this season, has already scored five goals in eight matches. Read more »
OTHER Nathan de Cat is becomiing a key player for Anderlecht at a young age. The youngster still has a contract in Brussels until 2027. However, given his rapid development, Anderlecht wants to avoid having to sell De Cat next year to avoid a potential free transfer in 2027. Read more »
TRANSFERS Ali Maamar's strong performances at the World Cup have prompted international clubs to follow the defender. Clubs such as Olympique Marseille and FC Torino are reportedly closely monitoring the player with a view to a transfer. Read more »
FLASHBACK On October 23, 2013, Anderlecht was completely dismantled in the Champions League by PSG, or more precisely by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The striker scored no less than four goals (with Cavani adding the fifth), including several world-class strikes. Among them was a goal scored behind his standing leg, and another where he blasted the ball from over 25 meters, hitting the top corner with incredible power. He received a standing ovation from the home crowd - something few Anderlecht opponents can claim. Ibrahimovic later called it a magical moment. He was surprised by the applause from the home fans but applauded back to the crowd after the final whistle.
Anderlecht finished bottom of the group that season with only one point. PSG topped the group ahead of Olympiakos. Benfica finished third and moved on to the Europa League. Purple and white conceded quite a few goals during that campaign, with the home match against the Parisians standing out. At home against Benfica, there could have been more: Anderlecht took the lead, but a goal from Matic and an own goal by Mbemba put the Portuguese side ahead. Bruno equalised, but in the final minute, the Lisbon club snatched the win. The only point came away at — indeed — PSG. Demy de Zeeuw gave Anderlecht the lead halfway through the second half, but the inevitable Zlatan soon levelled. Read more »
OTHER Today Ibrahim Kanaté celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
DAMES During the October international break, the Purple & White women's team will be touring Europe. No fewer than sixteen players from the club will be on the road representing their national teams in various competitions. Two key players, Laura Deloose and Tine De Caigny, have been selected for the crucial Nations League play-offs. They face the challenge of keeping Belgium in League A, with decisive matches against Ireland on October 24 and 28. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Adriano Bertaccini was disappointed with his performance against STVV, his former club. "The 2-2 draw left a bitter taste," he said. "I played too hastily and need to stay calmer," he said. Bertaccini has just returned from an injury and says he needs playing time to get back to his level. Read more »
OTHER First-team defender Amine Mahroug has signed a new contract with Anderlecht. The 17-year-old defender extended his contract today until 2028. Mahroug has been a regular starter for the Futures in the first-team this season. Read more »
FLASHBACK In 2015, Tottenham had risen to become an absolute European top club. On October 22, 2015, Anderlecht faced them in the group stage of the Europa League. Purple and white fell behind after just 4 minutes thanks to a goal from Eriksen, but they fought back. Guillaume Gillet equalized 10 minutes later, and Okaka scored the winning goal a quarter of an hour before the end. Read more »
GAMES Lawrence Visser has been appointed referee for Friday's match against Charleroi, which kicks off at 8:45 PM. He will be assisted by assistant referees Ruben Wyns and Thibaud Nijssen. Wesli De Cremer will also serve as the fourth referee. Read more »
1B - GAMES There is a possibility that the RSCA Futures match against Jong Genk on November 8 will be postponed. Jong Genk will have four players leaving for the U17 World Cup. Therefore, they have the option of rescheduling the match to a later date. Read more »
OTHER Lucas Biglia took advantage of the international break to travel to Italy for his coaching training. He took some extra lessons, meaning he missed Sunday's match against STVV. He returns to Belgium this week and will be back in action on Friday against Charleroi. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht will be able to count on Mihajlo Cvetkovic for Friday's match against Charleroi, according to La Dernière Heure. The striker was forced to sit out at halftime on Sunday against STVV with a swollen knee, but was much better yesterday. Read more »
YOUTH The possibility that Nathan De Cat will still be going to the U17 World Cup in Qatar has resurfaced. Although Besnik Hasi made it clear earlier this week that the 17-year-old midfielder would remain in Belgium for the tournament, his name has now appeared in the national U17 squad listed on the official RBFA website. Read more »
YOUTH Anderlecht has appointed Annelies Debakker as its new Operations Director for the youth academy in Neerpede as of today. Not surprising, were it not for the fact that Debakker is Nathan De Cat's mother. Read more »
INJURIES Tristan Degreef was not on the match sheet on Sunday. According to the press, Hasi was dissatisfied with last week's training. Cesar Huerta was also absent due to a minor injury sustained during the week. The long travel time from Mexico to Belgium may also have played a role. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Former referee Serge Gumienny believes Anderlecht was deprived of two points at STVV. The former referee is clear in his assessment: "You can't be offside with a body part you're not allowed to score with. So the arm doesn't count." However, VAR allegedly ruled that a very thin part of the shoulder was also offside. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After the match, Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi expressed his satisfaction with Nathan De Cat's progress: "De Cat's ability to score, especially in his role as number six, is important for us." De Cat must now continue this positive trend, according to the coach. Read more »
YOUTH Rumors of a possible return of Jean Kindermans to Neerpede are growing stronger. According to several sources, the Antwerp club has resigned itself to the eventual departure of the youth academy director. Kindermans would return to his former position at Anderlecht. However, the academy stalwart still has a contract in Antwerp until 2029, meaning negotiations on the terms and timing of his return will have to take place anyway. Read more »
YOUTH Morocco defeated Argentina 2-0 last night in the U20 World Cup final in Chile. Ali Maamar started the final, which was decided by two goals from Zabiri. Anderlecht also had a second player in the Moroccan squad in Anas Tajaouart. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Nathan De Cat opened the scoring for Anderlecht tonight with a beautiful strike. He played strongly again and showed why Anderlecht is reluctant to see him leave for the U17 World Cup. "My family and friends were in the stands. I'm very happy I was able to score," he said after the match. Read more »
INJURIES Despite his goal and a strong first half, Mihajlo Cvetkovic remained in the dressing room after the break. The reason: a minor thigh injury. It is not believed to be serious, and the substitution was mainly a precaution. Read more »
GAMES In a thrilling encounter at the Stayen Stadium, Anderlecht faced STVV, ultimately ending in a 2-2 draw. The match showcased a strong first half from the visitors, who took a deserved lead with goals from De Cat and Cvetkovic, ending the half at 2-1. However, a weak performance after the break allowed STVV to capitalize, equalizing through Matsuzawa. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Who will be Anderlecht's striker tomorrow against STVV? Will Luis Vazquez remain first choice? Or has Mihajlo Cvetkovic reversed the hierarchy with his goal against Standard Liège? "We'll decide tomorrow (today, ed.) who plays," Besnik Hasi said yesterday. "Whoever it is, I hope that player is ready to give it his all for ninety minutes." Read more »
DAMES RSCA Women drew 1-1 this afternoon away at Standard Femina. OH Leuven won and now extend their lead by two points. Anderlecht's women now have 14 points after six matches, while OHL has 16. The other clubs, having played a match more, are already some distance behind. Read more »
INJURIES - 1B Anderlecht's 1B team will be without Jayden Onia Seke for a while. The 16-year-old winger injured himself during an international match with the Belgian U17s last week. "A serious injury," said Futures coach Jelle Coen. "He might miss the rest of the first half of the season." Read more »
INTERVIEWS Newcomers Yasin Özcan and Mihajlo Ilic remain benched for the time being. Besnik Hasi was also asked about their substitute roles at his press conference. "That they came to play? I have 26 players who came to do that," the coach said. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After a few difficult weeks, Cédric Hatenboer and Anderlecht seem to be back on the same page. Besnik Hasi said during his press conference that he is satisfied with the young midfielder's work and progress. Read more »
INTERVIEWS The decision has been made: Anderlecht will not allow Nathan De Cat to participate in the U17 World Cup in Qatar next month. "Of course Nathan wanted to go – everyone would – but he also understands the club's position," says coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Good news from the sickbay. Adriano Bertaccini has fully recovered from his knee injury and is ready to play again. Coach Besnik Hasi confirmed this during his press conference. Mario Stroeykens may also return from injury. The only question mark for Sunday: César Huerta. Read more »
DAMES The Anderlecht women know their opponent for the round of 16 of the Europa Cup: they will face Austria Wien from Austria. After an exciting qualifying round, in which Amélie Delabre scored the winning goal against Braga, RSCA Women are now preparing for the main tournament. The round of 16 is scheduled for November 11/12 (first leg) and November 19/20 (second leg). Austria Wien also had a difficult qualification: it eliminated Slavia Prague via a penalty shootout. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Keisuke Goto, currently on loan at Sint-Truiden, will face his parent club RSC Anderlecht tomorrow. The Japanese striker has scored three goals so far this season and has adapted well to his new team. Although Goto is satisfied with his start, he acknowledges that there is still room for improvement. He wants to further refine his game by making better choices and optimizing his positioning.
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INTERVIEWS After months of rehabilitation following a knee surgery, Adriano Bertaccini (25) is ready to play for Anderlecht again — possibly against his former club STVV. During this difficult period, he found support in his older brother Paolino (27), with whom he played side by side for years at Charleroi, Standard, Club Brugge, Genk, and Deinze. Read more »
OTHER The appointment of Michael Verschueren as chairman of RSC Anderlecht has been welcomed by club legends such as Jan Mulder, Olivier Deschacht, Pär Zetterberg, and Philippe Albert. They praise his love for the club, his unifying style, and his knowledge of the purple and white DNA, but emphasize that now is the time for action. Read more »
OTHER The Belgian Football Association is investigating whether coaches will soon be allowed to request VAR checks themselves. According to information from the Referee Department, a pilot project with so-called challenges is being considered, similar to the system that has been in place in hockey for some time. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht has now also formally announced the return of Michael Verschueren as chairman, effective mid-November. This appointment is mainly a matter of protocol. “With his many years of involvement and recognized expertise in international football, Verschueren will contribute to healthy governance and further refine the club's long-term strategy,” the statement said. “In addition, he will focus on strengthening external relations,” the official statement on Verschueren added. Read more »
GAMES In the semifinals of the U20 World Cup, Morocco tied France 1-1. The young Moroccans managed to qualify for the final by winning 5-4 on penalty kicks. Ali Maamar was suspended for this match, while Anas Tajaouart remained on the bench for the entire game. The final is scheduled for October 20, in which Morocco will face Argentina. Read more »
OTHER The circle is complete. After several months of absence, Kenneth Bornauw (53) returns to RSC Anderlecht — this time as CEO with full responsibility for both the sporting and business sides of the club. Marc Coucke is thus bringing his former confidant back at a time when the club is once again looking for direction. Read more »
FLASHBACK On October 17, 2011, a highlight was made at the Vanden Stock Stadium: Anderlecht completely dismantled a powerless Standard and won 5-0. Jovanovic, Gillet, Mbokani, Suarez, and Wasilewski from a penalty scored the goals of the evening. Standard was actually quite lucky, as Ciman clearly cleared the ball off the goal line on what would have been the 2-0, but neither the referee nor the linesman said a word. Read more »
OTHER Michael Verschueren (55) will be the new chairman of the record champion, a position his father—the legendary Michel Verschueren—always dreamed of for his son. Read more »
DAMES The purple and white ladies pulled off quite a feat tonight. After a 1-1 draw at home, they faced a difficult task against Portuguese side Braga. But after 120 minutes of football, they came out on top: 2-3 and qualification! Read more »
OTHER Things finally moved forward: Anderlecht's board of directors met and approved Marc Coucke's plan: Kenneth Bornauw (photo) will return to the club and becomes the new CEO. He will be in charge of day-to-day operations. Michael Verschueren will become chairman. Both will start their new roles in early November.
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YOUTH Every year, British newspaper The Guardian publishes its NextGen list, an overview of the best 17-year-olds in the world of soccer. The list, which has now been announced, includes one Anderlecht player: Nathan De Cat, born in 2008. Read more »
OTHER He was the Czech powerhouse in midfield, the workhorse among the graceful footballers at Anderlecht. Jan Polák arrived in 2007 from 1. FC Nürnberg and remained a key figure in the purple and white midfield for six seasons. Tactically strong, tireless, and always serving the team. But what happened to the likeable Czech after he left the Astridpark? Read more »
GAMES Nine Anderlecht players were in action with their national teams. Nilson Angulo and César Huerta faced each other. Here is an overview of the results. Read more »
OTHER Wouter Vandenhaute will not use his blocking minority to prevent the appointment of Michael Verschueren as ceremonial chairman of Anderlecht. This will be confirmed today during the board meeting. Read more »
INJURIES Adriano Bertaccini seems to be ready for his comeback at Anderlecht. The striker, who underwent surgery for a knee injury in early September, is training with the group again and is approaching his comeback. However, it is still uncertain whether he will play against his former club STVV this weekend. The artificial turf at Stayen is an additional point of concern. Read more »
1B - GAMES On Saturday, October 18, RSCA Futures will face Lommel, a team currently ranked in the top 6 of the Challenger Pro League with 17 points. Anderlecht, with 9 points, is in 10th place in the standings. The match will kick off at 8:00 p.m. and will be refereed by Arne De Beuckelaer. Admission to the match is free for season ticket holders. People under the age of 23 pay €5, while other supporters pay €15. Tickets can be reserved via the official ticketing system. The match will take place at the Burg Van De Wielestadion, located at Stadionlaan 5 in Deinze. Read more »
GAMES On Sunday evening, RSC Anderlecht will travel to Stayen. Referee Nicolas Laforge will kick off the match at 6:30 p.m. The linesmen on duty are Laurent Conotte and Vito Di Vincenzo, with Matonga Simonini as the fourth official. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht has announced a new partnership, this time with Belgian kitchen manufacturer Keukens De Abdij. The family business will join the club's official partners for the next three seasons and will have its own box at Lotto Park. With more than 45 years of experience in custom-made kitchens, Keukens De Abdij is known for its sustainable materials and lifetime warranty, which perfectly matches the values of RSC Anderlecht: quality, passion, and commitment. From October 11 to 19, fans will have the opportunity to meet the Keukens De Abdij team at the BIS trade fair in Ghent. Read more »
OTHER David Hubert returns to Brussels from OH Leuven. Hubert was replaced by Besnik Hasi at Anderlecht before the start of the Champions Play-offs. He then found a new job in Leuven, but now Brussels city rival Union is snatching him away to replace Pocognoli. Hubert's career is developing at breakneck speed: last year his first job as T1 at purple and white and now, among other things, Champions League at Union. Read more »
TRANSFERS Mario Stroeykens recently signed a new contract with the club until 2028. This means that clubs will once again have to dig deep into their pockets if they want to sign the player. However, Olympique Marseille is not deterred. French sources report that the southern French club wants to make another attempt to sign the player in January. Anderlecht's current asking price is unknown, but it is likely to be around €10 million. Read more »
YOUTH Morocco has qualified for the semifinals of the U20 World Cup. Last night, it defeated the United States 1-3. Ali Maamar (photo) played the entire match. Anas Tajaouart remained on the bench.
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DAMES The Anderlecht women could not manage more than a 1-1 draw. Anderlecht dominated the first half and scored through striker Rimantė Jonušaitė. On the hour mark, home team Zulte Waregem scored from what looked like a failed cross. Read more »
INTERVIEWS For many young soccer players, playing for the Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht youth team is a dream. For goalkeeper Naïm Van Attenhove, that dream became a reality, and we had the opportunity to interview him. Despite his training at Neerpede, the young goalkeeper has already had to deal with many setbacks. The former youth player of the purple and white talks about his journey through Belgian and French football, the mental challenges along the way, and his unwavering ambition to make it as a professional. Read more »
YOUTH The Belgian U17 team won 6-0 against Belarus in their second match at the European Championship qualifying tournament. Three Anderlecht players saw action. One of them, Ilyas Benktib, opened the scoring after 10 minutes. Read more »
GAMES Last night, Nathan Saliba (photo) and Nilson Angulo both played in international friendlies. Saliba started for Canada, but lost 0-1 to Australia. The midfielder played strongly until he was substituted in the 69th minute. Australia scored two minutes later. Read more »
OTHER In a one-sided match, RSC Anderlecht Futsal gave bottom-of-the-table Club Annessens 25 Brussels no chance. During the clash at the Alfasun Indoor Arena in Roosdaal, the match was already decided before half-time, with an overwhelming 6-0 score. After the break, Anderlecht remained dominant and added another eight goals to the score, resulting in a final score of 14-0. The goals were scored by Raul (2), Rakic (2), Rangel, Tarakanovs, Mancuso, Darlan (3), Vandamme, Panes (2), and Cainan. Read more »
OTHER Sporting Anderlecht still has no chairman after Vandenhaute's departure. It is now clear that Coucke himself will not return to the position of president. According to certain sources, the club will opt for a purely ceremonial chairman. Behind the scenes, the name of Michael Verschueren is therefore being mentioned more and more often. Read more »
OTHER Physiotherapist Tim Wattez and masseur Kenny Dehaes are leaving. The duo are thanked for their services following the renewal of the medical staff. Wattez in particular had a long track record. He had been on board for ten years.
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OTHER Het Nieuwsblad reports that Anderlecht will not allow Nathan De Cat to participate in the U17 World Cup with Belgium next month. The club has informed De Cat and his entourage of this decision. The midfielder himself would have liked to go, however.
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YOUTH A couple of Anderlecht players came in action this weekend. Some of them were quite successful. Mihajlo Cvetkovic scored twice and Camara took a big step towards the World Cup. An overview.
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TRANSFERS Anderlecht has extended Alexander De Ridder's contract by one year. The 17-year-old midfielder from the Futures is now tied to the club until 2028. De Ridder has emerged as a key player in the Futures team this season. Read more »
GAMES Yesterday afternoon, Anderlecht played a friendly match against Beveren, the undefeated leader in 1B with 27 out of 27 points. The Purple & White won 6-0. Zoumana Keita, who had been out with an injury since the end of July, made his comeback.
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INTERVIEWS Gilles De Bilde is concerned about the current situation at RSC Anderlecht. According to him, the club is declining year after year. De Bilde is particularly critical of the role of Wouter Vandenhaute, who still has a blocking minority. “That is very annoying and needs to be resolved,” he says. De Bilde points to the constant changes within the club, which he believes lead to a lack of stability. Read more »
DAMES Amelie Delabre secured a 1-1 draw for Anderlecht against Braga from the penalty spot. The equalizer came in the second half after the Purple & White had fallen behind 0-1 just before halftime. The Brussels team's final offensive yielded nothing, meaning they will have to finish the job in Portugal. With a win, Anderlecht will advance to the round of 16 of the Europa Cup. Read more »
YOUTH The Belgian U17 team won their first match of the European Championship qualifying tournament 1-0 against Moldova. Three Anderlecht players formed the front line. One of them, Joshua Nga Kana (photo), scored the only goal. Read more »
OTHER Today Majeed Ashimeru celebrates his birthday! He becomes 28 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
TRANSFERS Following Mario Stroeykens' contract extension until 2028, Anderlecht is looking to the future of two other key players: Thorgan Hazard and Yari Verschaeren. Both players have expiring contracts, but their situations differ greatly from that of Stroeykens. Read more »
OTHER Mario Stroeykens has extended his contract with RSC Anderlecht until 2028. The 21-year-old midfielder, who came up through the Purple & White youth academy, will remain with the club for at least three more seasons. Read more »
YOUTH Mario Stroeykens will remain at Lotto Park for longer. He has extended his contract with RSC Anderlecht by two years, keeping him at the club until 2028. The 21-year-old midfielder, originally from Zellik, has been with Anderlecht since his youth academy days. Read more »
YOUTH A new international break has begun and Anderlecht saw seven players leave yesterday to join their national teams. Nilson Angulo and César Huerta will face each other next week. Discover the international schedule here. Read more »
OTHER Under sports director Olivier Renard, RSC Anderlecht is balancing ambition and financial discipline. The club, which had to reduce its wage bill by 25 percent following Jesper Fredberg's policy, is focusing strongly on young players with growth potential. Mihajlo Cvetkovic's transfer file illustrates this strategy.
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YOUTH Ali Maamar (photo) and Anas Tajaouart know their opponents in the round of 16 of the U20 World Cup in Chile. At 1 a.m. Belgian time on Friday morning, Morocco will take on South Korea. Read more »
OTHER Yari Verschaeren proved to be the decisive factor in the match against Standard Liège. His pass enabled Cvetkovic to score. “It gives me satisfaction,” he said. "I understand the significance of this match for the Anderlecht supporters. Despite the fact that the game wasn't spectacular, the victory is the most important thing,“ he continued. Verschaeren also believes he deserves more playing time: ”But I don't think coach Besnik Hasi takes my contractual situation at Anderlecht into consideration when making his choices," he added. Read more »
OTHER Ilay Camara was satisfied after Anderlecht's victory against Standard. He emphasized that the Purple & White had created more chances than their opponents, which justified the victory. However, Camara also saw areas for improvement: “We struggled to maintain our lead, but we managed to pull through in the end.” Read more »
GAMES Keisuke Goto once again played an important role in the match between Sint-Truiden and Mechelen. He played the entire match and scored the second goal for his team. In doing so, he contributed to the Canaries' victory (1-3). Thanks to this victory, STVV is currently in fifth place in the ranking. Read more »
GAMES While most of his peers are still torn between studying and partying, Nathan De Cat was in the spotlight on Sunday evening in his very first Clasico. The 17-year-old Anderlecht defender even received a standing ovation when he was substituted. Not since Youri Tielemans has a teenager in purple and white made such an impression.
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OTHER 18-year-old Mihajlo Cvetkovic secured Anderlecht a crucial victory in Sunday's Clasico against Standard. The young Serbian came on late and had barely been on the pitch for a minute when he reacted alertly to a shot from Verschaeren. His goal proved decisive. Read more »
GAMES On Sunday, the Lotto Park celebrated once again after a narrow 1-0 victory against Standard. The winning goal came from 18-year-old Mihajlo Cvetkovic, while Nathan De Cat put in an outstanding performance in midfield. From the start, Anderlecht managed to answer Standard's attacks well, thanks to strong organization. After the break, the offensive turnaround came when coach Besnik Hasi made three strategic substitutions. Read more »
GAMES Morocco lost its final group match at the U20 World Cup 1-0 to Mexico. The Moroccans had already secured first place in the group and started with Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart. Read more »
DAMES The purple and white ladies maintain their perfect record with 12 out of 12. Ghent was also unable to stop the Anderlecht team. The final score was 2-0, which was also the score at halftime. Purple and white remains the sole leader. Read more »
OTHER Today Mads Kikkenborg celebrates his birthday! He becomes 28 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht triumphed over Standard with a 1-0 victory in a tightly contested Clasico, characterized by intensity but few clear chances. The decisive moment came shortly after the second half began when substitute Cvetkovic capitalized on a rebound from Verschaeren's shot, finding the net to secure the win. Hazard had a golden opportunity to extend the lead to 2-0, but Standard's late surge put Anderlecht under pressure during the final quarter of the match. The first half saw both teams engage in a vigorous battle, yet scoring opportunities were scarce. Read more »
OTHER Today Kasper Dolberg celebrates his birthday! He becomes 28 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
1B - GAMES RSCA Futures seemed to be winning away at Franc Borains, but after the break, they surrendered a 0-3 advantage at halftime. With 9 points, the Futures are at the bottom of the table. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After last week's poor performance at OH Leuven, Anderlecht has some making up to do in the Clasico. At his press conference this afternoon, Besnik Hasi revisited that match. "Three days earlier against Gent, we played with high intensity, but we couldn't bring that to the table against OHL," said the coach. Read more »
INTERVIEWS For the first time in almost two years, visiting fans will be allowed at a match between Anderlecht and Standard Liège. Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi believes this is a good thing, and he hopes everything goes smoothly. "The two supporter groups must ensure that the people who banned away fans for the past two years don't get their way." Read more »
1B - OTHER Het Nieuwsblad examined the market value of all players in 1B and determined which team has the highest value. It turns out that RSCA Futures are in first place, with a squad worth €13.40 million. Cvetkovic, on the other hand, is the most expensive player in the Challenger Pro League. Jong Genk and Club NXT are somewhere in the middle, while Jong Gent has the cheapest squad (€2.3 million). After Anderlecht come Beerschot, Kortrijk, and Lommel. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Will Nathan De Cat go to the U17 World Cup in Qatar next month or will he stay home? That question surfaced in the press last week. Besnik Hasi was asked about it during his press conference. Read more »
INJURIES Anderlecht will almost certainly not be able to count on Mario Stroeykens tomorrow. Coach Besnik Hasi made this clear at his press conference. Mihaljo Cvetkovic's name is still a question mark. Everyone else is ready. Read more »
1B - INTERVIEWS Yasin Özcan (photo) and Mihajlo Ilic both played for the Futures last weekend. This raised questions among some fans. Were neither selected for the first team? At his press conference, Besnik Hasi explained. Read more »
OTHER Besnik Hasi succeeded David Hubert as coach of RSC Anderlecht at the end of last season, with mixed success. Last season, he failed to win the cup final and also missed out on a top three finish in Play-Off 1. He was nevertheless allowed to stay on as coach of the purple and white this season, but due to eliminations from both the Europa League and the Conference League, a large portion of the supporters seem to be losing faith in Hasi. This feeling was further reinforced after the disappointing matches against Zulte Waregem, Antwerp, and OH Leuven. Read more »
INJURIES RSC Anderlecht has thoroughly overhauled its medical and physical department to prevent future injuries. The club officially appointed Bram Geers (photo) as Performance Director and added two experts with Olympic experience to the staff, Joris Jellasics and Vincent Adriaensen. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht is about to change its club structure, and according to Marc Coucke, Romelu Lukaku (32) could soon take on an advisory role there. He has a special passion for the youth academy, Neerpede, where he grew up and where his sons Romeo (7) and Jordan (4) play nowadays. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Romelu Lukaku occasionally watches his eldest son's tournaments — but a recent match at Standard Liège got a bit out of hand. In an episode of the Koolcast podcast in June, he talked about how difficult those moments can sometimes be. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has drawn attention to Abduljelil Kamaldeen, a promising player from the Kwara Football Academy. The sixteen-year-old midfielder is currently part of the Nigerian U20 team participating in the World Cup. Read more »
OTHER Standard fans will be welcome at Lotto Park for the Clasico against Anderlecht for the first time in almost two years on Sunday. It's the first time away fans will be allowed to attend since December 2023. Back then, a cup match was halted after flare-up incidents, after which both clubs agreed to a "cooling-off period." Read more »
YOUTH At the U20 World Cup in Chile, Morocco defeated Brazil with 2-1. Ali Maamar played the entire match. Anas Tajaouart came on as a substitute after 65 minutes. This is Morocco's second victory in as many matches. They have now secured victory in the group and a place in the Round of 16. Read more »
OTHER Ilay Camara and Moussa N'Diaye will likely miss several matches due to a selection for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which takes place from December 21 to January 18. The two players could miss up to five matches, including matches against Westerlo, STVV, Antwerp, Charleroi, and Gent. Read more »
OTHER Several former players of the Brussels club will be present at the upcoming match between RSC Anderlecht and Standard Liège. According to the press, around ten former players, including well-known names such as Nicolas Frutos, Guillaume Gillet, Jean Thissen, Tomasz Radzinski, Bertrand Crasson, and Jonathan Legear, will be present at the stadium. A joint dinner is planned for the former players before the match. After this gathering, they will attend the match from the grandstand. Read more »
YOUTH After a difficult weekend against Genk, Anderlecht's youth teams had the chance to bounce back against Charleroi. With four wins, the team's performance was almost perfect, but a disappointing defeat for the U14s tarnished the results. Anderlecht's U18s recorded their first win of the season with a 4-1 victory. After a difficult first half, in which Charleroi opened the scoring, Anderlecht bounced back strongly in the second half. Read more »
OTHER Hannes Delcroix, who played a friendly with the Red Devils in 2020, has been called up to the Haiti national team. The central defender could make his debut in the World Cup qualifying round against Nicaragua on October 9, followed by a match against Honduras on October 13. Since he hasn't played an official match for Belgium, he is eligible to play for Haiti. At club level, Delcroix, formerly of Anderlecht, is trying to prove himself at Burnley, after a loan spell at Swansea. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht's defense remains a topic of discussion. While Hey and Kana are conceding fewer goals than at the start of the season, expectations are still higher. With Ilic and Özcan, the purple and white still have two loaned central defenders on the bench, but they won't be going beyond that bench for now. Read more »
YOUTH Anderlecht players Ilyas Benktib, Rune Verstrepen, Joshua Nga Kana, and Jayden Onia-Seke have been selected for the U17 Euro 2026 qualifying matches. The three matches will be played in Belgium, where the young Belgians will face Moldova, Belarus, and Norway. Former RSCA Academy players have also been included in the Belgian squad, including Jelle Driessen, Yhanis Onehese, and Kiyan Achahbar. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Leander Dendoncker (30) currently lives and plays football in Spain for Real Oviedo, but in an interview, he also reflects extensively on his time at Anderlecht. Read more »
TRANSFERS Majeed Ashimeru no longer has a future at RSC Anderlecht. The Ghanaian midfielder, once considered a promising signing, has not yet played this season and is no longer in the first team. The player is forced to leave, which is gradually leading to tensions with the club's management. Ashimeru joined Anderlecht in 2021 but has never been able to prove himself. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Kasper Dolberg was open about his summer transfer window. The Danish striker, who recently returned to Ajax, stated that Celtic was never a realistic option, despite several bids from the Scottish club. Read more »
OTHER Lotto Park will be temporarily renamed the 'RSC Anderlecht Stadium'. Union will play its Champions League match against Newcastle there tonight, and UEFA does not allow sponsorship in stadium naming. Read more »
YOUTH The U17 World Cup will take place in Qatar in November, with Belgium among the participants. Nathan De Cat is a key player in the Belgian U17 team and, according to Het Laatste Nieuws, is eager to participate in this tournament. Anderlecht, however, is much less enthusiastic, according to the newspaper. Read more »
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