FLASHBACK Jankovic was a midfielder who made his debut at Maribor but became best known at Red Star Belgrade. In mid-1987, the talented player moved to Real Madrid, where he became a regular starter and won two league titles. It was all the more remarkable that Jankovic then came to Anderlecht in 1988 and spent much of his first season on the bench. Read more »
OTHER Colin Coosemans has a good chance of being named Goalkeeper of the Year at the Golden Boot Gala. However, his focus isn't on individual praise. In the HLN Football Podcast, the Anderlecht goalkeeper emphasizes that he's primarily focused on one thing: winning trophies with the club. "In 2026, we want to have something tangible as a team." Read more »
YOUTH A few days ago, the CIES Football Observatory published a list of the 100 best players under the age of 20 who don't play in one of Europe's five major leagues. This includes one Anderlecht player. And no, it's not Nathan De Cat or Mihajlo Cvetkovic, but rather Yasin Özcan, who has been on the bench since his arrival in Belgium. Read more »
FLASHBACK On December 30, 1973, the round of 16 of the Belgian Cup was scheduled. Anderlecht played at home against Beerschot. The Brussels' side fielded a strong lineup, but the match ended 0-0 after extra time.
Anderlecht lined up with Jan Ruiter, Hugo Broos, Jean Dockx, Jos Volders, Gilbert Van Binst, Jan Verheyen, André De Nul, Inge Ejderstedt, François Van der Elst, Attila Ladinszky, and Paul Van Himst. Read more »
WEBSITE The transfer window hasn't even officially opened yet, and new names are already popping up. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Brayan Medina, a 23-year-old Colombian central defender, is expected to leave his club Tondela in January. Anderlecht is among the clubs most actively monitoring the situation. Anderlecht also showed interest last year, and Anderlecht-online reported on it (December 17, 2024). Read more »
TRANSFERS According to the English press, RSC Anderlecht is closely monitoring 15-year-old Emmanuel Fejokwu, who is under contract with West Ham. He has dual nationality – English and Dutch – and plays as a right-back. This season, he has made a total of six appearances for West Ham U18s, in all competitions. He also has four caps for England Under-16s. Read more »
OTHER Lucas Hey received his fifth yellow card against Charleroi and is therefore automatically suspended for the next league match, against Gent. That match will be played on January 18. Read more »
INTERVIEWS With the end of another turbulent year in sight, Marc Coucke (60) looks back on his break with Wouter Vandenhaute and the restructuring of the management at RSC Anderlecht on VTM NIEUWS. The club chairman resigned in September and sold his shares two months later, bidding a final farewell to the purple and white.
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INTERVIEWS Ali Mamaar did not spare his team after Anderlecht's defeat against Charleroi. According to the right back, the first half in particular was below par and the Purple & White will have to step up their game after the winter break. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After the home defeat against Charleroi, Lucas Hey resolutely took responsibility for the opening goal. The Anderlecht defender was honest and upset by the result. Read more »
TRANSFERS Keisuke Goto was once again the star of the show. The Japanese striker, on loan from Anderlecht to STVV, proved particularly efficient and worked his way to the top of the scoring charts. “These are goals from a real number nine,” he said after the game. “That's why I'm in the box. When those crosses and passes come in, you just have to react faster than your opponent.” Read more »
INTERVIEWS Killian Sardella appeared visibly shaken in front of the microphone after the match. The defender did not spare his team after the defeat against Sporting Charleroi. “We faced an opponent who was tactically strong, but above all, we let it slip,” he said. “From the kickoff, we weren't in the game.” Read more »
OTHER Keisuke Goto is making an excellent impression at STVV for the time being. The Japanese striker, who was loaned out by Anderlecht, has already scored eight goals this season and is one of the key players in Sint-Truiden. However, the purple and white supporters should not count on a quick return. Read more »
INTERVIEWS The winter break comes at an unfortunate time for Anderlecht. The home defeat against Sporting Charleroi sees the Purple & White fall further behind their rivals Union, Club Brugge, and STVV in the standings. The year 2025 ends with a heavy hangover and a need for reflection. After the match, coach Besnik Hasi sent a clear message to the club's management: there is a need for more competition within the selection. Read more »
INTERVIEWS With the end of another turbulent year in sight, Marc Coucke (60) looks back on his break with Wouter Vandenhaute and the restructuring of the management at RSC Anderlecht on VTM NIEUWS. The club chairman resigned in September and sold his shares two months later, bidding a final farewell to the purple and white. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht has a lot to think about during the winter break. They lost 1-2 to Charleroi, who were the better team on the pitch. Anderlecht was nowhere to be seen and only scored through a penalty by Hazard after 24 minutes. By then, however, it was already 0-2. Anderlecht didn't even manage to create a single chance worthy of the name in the second half. The Purple & White have to let the top 3 slip away and could see Mechelen close the gap to two points tomorrow.
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FLASHBACK Ferdinand Adams, also known as Cassis as he was called at Anderlecht, passed away on Christmas Day 1985. He was 82 years old and was Anderlecht's first true goal scorer and football star. He scored an average of 0.86 goals per match: 245 times in 284 games.
As a child, he would already come to watch Anderlecht: he waited for hours before the match to meet the players, slipped in among them to carry a sports bag or something similar, and thus managed to get in for free. Read more »
YOUTH The winter break is approaching, as is the transfer window, and at RSC Anderlecht, the mercato is already buzzing. However, coach Besnik Hasi is urging calm. Before reinforcements arrive, the selection must first be downsized. There is no need for hasty decisions. Read more »
GAMES For Besnik Hasi, these were anything but quiet weeks. While many were already counting down to the holidays, the Anderlecht coach continued to work unperturbed. There was little time for buying presents, but there was time for a sporting end to the year. The Purple & White want to end 2025 with a victory so they can look forward to 2026 with confidence.
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OTHER After the league match against Charleroi, the focus shifts to the winter training camp. From January 3 to 9, Anderlecht will travel to Jerez de la Frontera in Spain. Besnik Hasi has already announced that he will be taking some Futures players with him to the training camp. Read more »
INJURIES The crowded infirmary is once again an issue at Anderlecht. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, further examination has revealed that Ilay Camara and Mario Stroeykens will be out of action for at least another month. Both players were originally selected for the Africa Cup, which is currently being played in Morocco. Read more »
FLASHBACK The first post-war international match of the newly liberated France was against Belgium. It was played on December 24, 1944, under primitive conditions. For Henri Meert of Anderlecht, it was his first call-up to the national team. Read more »
GAMES Bram Van Driessche has been appointed referee for Friday evening's match against Charleroi, which kicks off at 8:45 p.m. He will be assisted by Laurent Conotte and Quentin Lesceux. Klass Clerkx will serve as the fourth official. Read more »
GAMES Besnik Hasi has been hammering home the message for weeks: at Anderlecht, no one is expendable. “Starters or substitutes, everyone counts,” the coach invariably repeats. These are not empty words, as it turns out. In the decisive moments of matches, it is often the Purple & White's bench players who prove to be worth their weight in gold. Read more »
1B - OTHER Majeed Ashimeru (28) is back in action, albeit in the shadows. The Ghanaian, who was dropped from Anderlecht's first team last summer, has been playing for RSCA Futures in 1B since the beginning of December. He even scored against Kortrijk. “This situation frustrates me, but it also motivates me,” says Ashimeru, who was out of action for six months.
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INTERVIEWS The match between Antwerp and Anderlecht had two completely different halves. Before the break, the home team was clearly the better side, but after the break, the Purple & White fought back. While Antwerp coach Joseph Oosting lamented his team's failure to seal the match, Besnik Hasi once again expressed his incomprehension about the penalty awarded to RAFC. “But you can't take that kind of attitude into a match,” he said. Read more »
DAMES RSCA Women won 1-2 in Westerlo on Friday evening. Rimante Jonusaite and Luna Vanzeir scored for the Purple & White. The Anderlecht women remain second in the ranking, two points behind leaders OH Leuven. Read more »
YOUTH For several weeks now, Naoufal Bohamdi-Kamoni has been a regular substitute for the Futures in 1B, and he has been doing quite well. This has not gone unnoticed by other clubs. Westerlo has offered the 18-year-old winger, who does not yet have a contract with Anderlecht, a three-year deal. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht drew 2-2 at Antwerp. After a poor first half and a 2-0 halftime score, another defeat seemed inevitable. Hazard quickly scored the 2-1 from the penalty spot after the break, but Antwerp remained the more dangerous side. Thanks to Coosemans, the Purple & White stayed in the game and in the final phase, Anderlecht managed to equalize through a low shot from substitute Degreef. A point gained, but away form remains a problem. Read more »
INJURIES - OTHER With Huerta, Kana, Augustinsson, Stroeykens, and Camara, Anderlecht once again has a well-stocked infirmary. The Mexican has already undergone surgery, while Besnik Hasi lost two more players during the match against STVV. Read more »
TRANSFERS At just 15 years of age, Dwight Ede Eriyo, a pure product of Neerpede, has taken a decisive step: he signed his first professional contract with RSC Anderlecht, which ties him to the purple and white until 2028. Read more »
TRANSFERS Winter is approaching and Anderlecht fans are holding their breath. Nathan De Cat and Nilson Angulo, two of the revelations of recent months, are attracting interest from several top European clubs. Coach Besnik Hasi makes no secret of his concern. “A coach is always a little nervous,” he smiles at the press conference. Read more »
GAMES - INTERVIEWS On Sunday, Anderlecht travels to the Bosuil for a match against Antwerp, which has been in excellent form since the change of coach. The Purple & White will once again have to puzzle over their defense, due to a series of injuries that are complicating the work of coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »
GAMES After a deserved victory against STVV, Anderlecht faces a difficult trip to Antwerp. After victories against Club Brugge, Genk, and Gent, the team has made a leap in the rankings and seems reborn. After the defeat in Westerlo, Anderlecht still has something to prove on the road, although injuries mean that changes will have to be made again. Read more »
YOUTH - INTERVIEWS Futures claimed a deserved victory against Francs Borains on Wednesday, largely thanks to a strong first half. The win was built on dominant midfield play, with Alexander De Ridder as one of the standout performers. The 17-year-old midfielder crowned his display with a superb strike that flew unstoppably into the top corner. Read more »
YOUTH - OTHER The head coach of the Red Devils is taking an open-minded approach to both experience and youth. In the build-up to the next internationals, he spoke in more detail about the role Jan Vertonghen could play within the national team in the future, as well as the chances of young players such as Nathan De Cat when it comes to a potential World Cup selection. Read more »
INTERVIEWS From bit-part player to undisputed presence between the posts: Colin Coosemans (33) has come a long way. In 2025, he grew into Anderlecht's first-choice goalkeeper and captain. With a nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year in his pocket, he looks back on a turbulent—but above all liberating—year. Read more »
YOUTH - OTHER On Sunday, Anderlecht will be in the spotlight when they travel to Antwerp, the club where Jean Kindermans is now making his mark. The former architect of Neerpede welcomes his ex-employer with mixed feelings, but above all with respect. In an in-depth conversation, Kindermans looks back on his years with the Purple & White, reflects on the club's current direction, and shares strikingly clear advice for one of its young standard-bearers: Nathan De Cat. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht could use some defensive reinforcement and an extra striker, but its first winter signing is not a player. The Purple & White have brought in David Verwilghen (37) as their new head of scouting. The former sporting director of promoted club La Louvière made a strong impression there and will now help build a more efficient scouting system at the record champions. “Anderlecht needed to redesign its structure.” Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has set its sights on Ethan Butera, according to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri. The 19-year-old defender is only under contract with Ajax until the end of the season, which means he could leave for free next summer. That makes him an interesting prospect for the Purple & White. Read more »
OTHER It remains to be seen whether Yari Verschaeren (24) will continue to wear the Anderlecht shirt after 2026. His current contract expires in June of that year and talks about an extension are proving difficult. Read more »
1B - GAMES After ten games without a win, RSCA Futures secured three points once again. They beat direct rivals Franc Borains 2-0. The purple and white youngsters are now level with the club from Hainaut in the standings, both with 16 points. Read more »
INJURIES Bad news for Anderlecht and Mario Stroeykens. The midfielder suffered a knee injury during last weekend's match against STVV, and it appears to be more serious than initially hoped. Read more »
FLASHBACK In 2009, Anderlecht and Ajax, two friendly clubs, were drawn in the same Europa League group. After a 1-1 draw in Brussels, Anderlecht travelled to Amsterdam, where the young Romelu Lukaku truly made his mark. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht will have to sell players before it can look for reinforcements, but that does not prevent new players from being linked to the purple and white. The German branch of Sky Sports links Younes Ebnoutalib to the Brussels club. Ebnoutalib plays in the German second division for SV Elversberg. He has already scored 11 goals this season. Read more »
INJURIES Ilay Camara, initially included in the Senegalese squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, has had to withdraw from the tournament. Camara had to be substituted after about fifteen minutes of play in Saturday evening's match against Sint-Truiden due to injury. An MRI in Dakar on Monday concluded that he had a “type 2 hamstring injury,” the Senegalese Football Association reported on Tuesday. Specifically, this means a partial tear of the hamstring with an unavailability of between four and eight weeks. Returning too soon also carries a high risk of recurrence. Read more »
OTHER Sporting success and financial rewards are more closely linked than ever at Anderlecht. According to our information, the Purple & White have introduced a new arrangement for match bonuses in recent contracts. These extras will only be paid out if the club qualifies for the top six. Read more »
INJURIES According to the press, Mario Stroeykens suffered a knee injury during the match against Sint-Truiden, forcing him to be substituted shortly before the hour mark. The nature of the injury has not been disclosed for the time being; it remains to be seen how long Stroeykens will be out of action. Read more »
TRANSFERS The winter transfer window is approaching, and Anderlecht is already looking ahead. At the Raymond Goethals Trophy, sporting director Olivier Renard gave an insight into the plans of the Purple & White. His message was clear: sell first, then buy. Read more »
YOUTH Ajax continues to scout Anderlecht's youth academy and strikes again. The Amsterdam club has secured the services of Samory Koné (15), a fast and technically strong right winger. The transfer is scheduled for next summer. Read more »
DAMES The purple and white women lost 1-3 yesterday to an efficient OH Leuven. As a result, Leuven jumps over Anderlecht to first place. The purple and white had started well, however, with an opening goal in the first few minutes. Read more »
OTHER Adriano Bertaccini's passion did not earn him a goal against STVV, but it did earn him a yellow card for protesting. The striker was a little too enthusiastic in his discussion with referee Lothar D'Hondt when he awarded a penalty after seeing Thorgan Hazard handle the ball. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht secured an important 2-1 victory against STVV. The match only really got going after the break when Anderlecht loanee Goto put STVV ahead from the penalty spot thanks to a controversial penalty. Anderlecht struggled, but turned the deficit into a lead in a matter of minutes. Saliba headed in the equalizer in the 68th minute, and then Angulo extended Cvetkovic's header into the goal at the far post. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Ecuadorian media, Anderlecht is showing great interest in Ederson Castillo, a 17-year-old defensive midfielder from LDU Quito. In June, he already did a two-week internship in Brussels, but several big clubs also have their sights set on Castillo. Read more »
GAMES The Pro League has announced the match dates for the remaining games of the regular season. With one exception, Anderlecht will play on Sundays. Only on the weekend of February 28 is there a Saturday match on the calendar, at home against OH Leuven. Read more »
GAMES The dates for the quarterfinals of the Belgian Cup have been announced. Anderlecht and Gent will face each other on Thursday, January 15. Kickoff at Lotto Park is at 8:30 p.m. Read more »
INTERVIEWS On Saturday, Anderlecht faces another big match at Astridpark, with second place at stake. The Purple & White must recover from their painful 4-0 defeat at Westerlo, but no drastic measures were taken at Neerpede. No punitive training, no extra tough approach. “We discussed and analyzed everything, but without pointing fingers,” says coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »
GAMES - OTHER Saturday will be a special moment for Keisuke Goto: the Japanese striker from STVV will return to Anderlecht, the club that loaned him out this season, for the first time. His value rose from €1.2 million to €3.5 million in just a few months, and he became one of the revelations of the competition at Stayen. Read more »
YOUTH The Westhoek region is about to become the scene of a unique event. On December 13 and 14, 2025, the grounds of KVK Westhoek will host the Christmas Truce Tournament, an international U12 tournament organized by the Premier League in collaboration with the local club and Voetbal Vlaanderen. More than just a competition, this annual event is a bridge between remembrance and sport, a living tribute to the famous Christmas Truce of 1914, when British and German soldiers ceased fire. Both sides also played a game of soccer. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Sky Sport, Anderlecht is following striker Jordi Paulina, who plays for Dortmund's second team. He is a 21-year-old Dutch center forward who can also play as an attacking midfielder. He is also capable of playing in a two-striker system. Paulina was trained at Utrecht and Hercules before making the move to Germany. This season, he has played eleven games in all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing one assist. Read more »
OTHER Not long after the news broke, Anderlecht officially confirmed the arrival of David Verwilghen as the new Scouting & Recruitment Director. Dries Belaen, who had been with Anderlecht for five years, is leaving the club. Read more »
TRANSFERS - OTHER The latest market value update from Transfermarkt.be has led to notable shifts within Anderlecht's squad. One name stands out above all: Nathan De Cat. The 17-year-old midfielder makes a spectacular leap forward and becomes the biggest riser in the entire Belgian Pro League. But not everyone at Anderlecht sees their value increase — Yasin Özcan and Mario Stroeykens both experience a downward adjustment. Read more »
INTERVIEWS For Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat (17), another crucial match awaits tomorrow against STVV. His market value is rising fast, the club is working on a new contract… and in between training sessions he still has to tackle geography and maths. “I think I passed. As far as I'm concerned, I studied really hard.” Read more »
TRANSFERS Will Thorgan Hazard (32) still be playing for Anderlecht next season? During a signing session in the centre of Brussels, it became clear once again that the winger still enjoys enormous popularity. He himself says he would like to stay at Lotto Park. Money does not seem to be decisive, although a two-year contract could convince him. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht continues to reinvent itself, and this time the changes are happening behind the scenes. According to information from Het Nieuwsblad, David Verwilghen, the architect behind La Louvière's resurgence, is on the verge of joining Lotto Park as Director of Recruitment. Read more »
OTHER Bob Madou, CEO of Club Brugge, has been appointed by the Pro League's Board of Directors to serve on the Board of Directors of the RBFA. He joins Sven Jaecques (Antwerp), Pierre François (Standard Liège), and Frank Lagast (KV Mechelen). Together, they represent the professional clubs on the board of the Belgian Football Association. Read more »
OTHER We are only halfway through the 2025–2026 season, but on Thursday the Pro League already revealed the broad framework for the 2026–2027 season. Due to the World Cup, the championship — in principle the first in 17 years without play-offs — will start slightly later than usual. The Belgian Cup final will take place after the season. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht's good run was abruptly ended this afternoon with a 4-0 drubbing at Westerlo. The purple-and-whites were already behind after barely 40 seconds and went into the break 3-0 down, each goal the direct result of an Anderlecht error. The team produced nothing of note and defenders trembled at every ball. They can count themselves lucky it finished 4-0. Read more »
FLASHBACK The quarterfinals of the Champions League in 1993 were played in a group format (in two groups). In the first two rounds, Anderlecht had easily overcome Finnish side HJK and Czech team Sparta Prague. In the first match of the quarterfinals, the Brussels club held the eventual champions AC Milan to a 0-0 draw. Read more »
INJURIES Ludwig Augustinsson had to leave the field early on Thursday with an injury. Further examination revealed that it was a calf injury. According to Anderlecht's website, the Swedish left back is not expected to return until after the winter break. This means that in the space of a week, the Purple & White have lost a second regular defender for an extended period. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Yari Verschaeren was satisfied with the result against Genk in the Belgian Cup, although he admitted that his team struggled in the first half. According to the midfielder, Anderlecht was the better team in the second half. “The players gave everything in extra time, which we dominated, so qualification seems well deserved,” he said. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi acknowledges that his team did not play well in the first half against Genk; things improved in the second half, enabling Anderlecht to win. “Genk had the best chances, but the defense held firm,” he said. He was particularly proud of his team's perseverance in this match: “I was pleased with their attitude.” Hasi immediately added that this mentality was not there when he took over. Read more »
OTHER Colin Coosemans has just drawn the quarterfinals for the Croky Cup. Anderlecht will play at home against Gent. If Anderlecht beats Gent, it will prepare for a double confrontation with the winner of Antwerp - La Louvière. This means it will avoid Club Brugge and Union. The quarterfinals will take place on January 13, 14, or 15. Read more »
INJURIES Ludwig Augustinsson has just gone off injured in the cup tie against Genk. The Swede appeared to slip while taking a routine touch and immediately clutched his ankle near the Achilles. After a brief on-field treatment he was replaced by N'Diaye. The Mauves thus lose a significant amount of defensive stability at the back. Read more »
GAMES A battling Anderlecht won 1-3 after extra time in Genk. Anderlecht fell behind before the break. The Mauves did not play particularly well, but they kept the faith. Bertaccini struck the equaliser in the 82nd minute. In extra time, a penalty by Hazard and a late goal by Kanate secured the win. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht is one of the clubs interested in Christian Benteke (34). The striker's contract with DC United is expiring, and the former Red Devil will be a free agent as of January 1. Read more »
INJURIES Anderlecht received bad news Wednesday morning: Marco Kana will be out for six weeks. The young center back injured his ankle during Sunday's clash with Union Saint-Gilloise. Kana has had a major impact on the defense in recent months. Although he seemed unneeded at the start of the season, Kana has worked his way up to become a leader in defense. Read more »
INJURIES Nilson Angulo suffered a minor fracture to his hand. However, the winger will be able to play with special protection on his hand. This is annoying, but not undoable. The player is therefore expected to be in the selection against Racing Genk. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht is experiencing a decisive moment in its season. Four wins in a row, twelve points out of twelve, and above all an important victory against Union, the first since April 2024. Lotto Park was buzzing on Sunday evening when Anderlecht rejoined the top of the table. Under Besnik Hasi, the team is showing a mentality that is willing to give everything on the pitch. Read more »
TRANSFERS Some newspapers reported that Antwerp is interested in Cedric Hatenboer. The midfielder is unable to establish himself at Anderlecht, while Antwerp is in need of reinforcement. A year ago, when Anderlecht signed Hatenboer, Antwerp also showed considerable interest.
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OTHER Silvio Proto refuses to talk about the Belgian title for the time being: “It was difficult to achieve this series of four victories,” he said. The former Anderlecht goalkeeper remains cautious. “This needs to be confirmed first,” he adds. The match against Genk in the Belgian Cup will therefore be an important step for the club. “There's no point in talking about prizes, as everything will be decided in the Champions Playoffs,” he assures us. The victories clearly leave Proto wanting more: “Appetite comes with eating,” he concludes. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Enric Llansana was satisfied with his performance against Union. He admitted that he was exhausted after an hour of play. "I'm coming out of a period with less playing time, but I got through it well. I have great chemistry with Nathan De Cat on the pitch. I also try to give him advice and make sure he keeps both feet on the ground. I've never played with such a talented player as Nathan," he said. He immediately added that he will continue to fight for a place in the starting line-up. Read more »
GAMES Lawrence Visser will lead Sunday's match against Westerlo at 4 p.m. Ruben Wyns and Thibaud Nijssen have been appointed as linesmen. The fourth official is Matonga Simonini. Read more »
TRANSFERS German transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that Anderlecht is interested in Cole Campbell. Campbell is a 19-year-old winger from Borussia Dortmund who sees no future there and wants to leave in January. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht will have to do without Mario Stroeykens for the last weeks of 2025 and the first weeks of 2026. The attacking midfielder is part of Congo's selection for the Africa Cup. That tournament will take place from December 21 to January 18. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht is interested in goalkeeper Antonis Tsiftsis (26). The situation depends on whether Coosemans leaves at the end of this season. Or will the Greek be considered as second goalkeeper? Read more »
INTERVIEWS Adriano Bertaccini was satisfied after the match and commented: “The coach had asked us to play with a lot of intensity and pace from the start. That goal was the reward for a good opening phase,” he said. "Hasi had also asked us not to drop back too much, but that was more difficult in the second half. We knew we could do well, especially after Club Brugge's defeat,“ he continued. ”We showed that we can beat Union and Brugge. We are gradually getting into a good flow. The real Anderlecht is becoming visible again," he said. Read more »
OTHER Today César Huerta celebrates his birthday! He becomes 25 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi was pleased with the victory against Union, but he is not letting it go to his head and wants to keep both feet on the ground. Intensity, speed, and physicality were all there, but he believes the team still lacks routine at times. He also emphasized the importance of players such as Killian Sardella, Adriano Bertaccini, and Ilay Camara, who have all recovered from injuries. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Enric Llansana played the match against Union wearing a mask; during training, he had a fierce duel with Cedric Hatenboer that left him with a broken nose. “When the mask is dry, it's fine, but as soon as you start sweating, your vision becomes blurred,” emphasizes the Anderlecht midfielder. “My nose was supposed to be fixed this week,” he assures us, “but I'll have to wear this mask for a while longer.” Read more »
INJURIES On Sunday, shortly before the hour mark, Marco Kana had to abandon the game. The center back twisted his ankle shortly before halftime but tried to continue playing. Ultimately, he had to be replaced by Lucas Hey. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Striking image: Enric Llansana played against Union wearing a mask. “I broke my nose during training on Thursday after a duel with Cedric Hatenboer,” the Dutchman said after the match. “My nose will be fixed next week. Hopefully, I'll be able to get rid of the mask soon.” Read more »
GAMES horgan Hazard received his fifth yellow card of the season on Sunday. As a result, the purple and white playmaker will miss next week's league match against Westerlo. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht has once again won a top match 1-0. This time it happened with less ingenuity than against Club Brugge, but the purple and white are doing very well in the standings. In an intense match with few chances, Angulo quickly scored the decisive 1-0 after a clever move. Anderlecht played well before halftime, but their football was much less impressive after the break. Union also lacked the quality to avoid defeat. Read more »
OTHER Today Nunzio Engwanda celebrates his birthday! He becomes 18 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
