Cedric Hatenboer is still missing from Anderlecht. The Dutchman is still recovering from a concussion he sustained in a friendly match in early July. The midfielder did make an appearance at Lotto Park this afternoon to cheer on his teammates. Read more »
While Anderlecht won 5-2 against Westerlo, Thursday's European opponent, BK Häcken, had a less impressive dress rehearsal. They lost a remarkable 6-1 at home to Djurgården. They also picked up two red cards (just as the horse was about to bolt). Read more »
Not a dull opening game at Lotto Park, but a true spectacle nonetheless. Anderlecht deservedly led 2-0 at halftime, but in the 60th minute, the score was immediately reversed after lax defending. Anderlecht continued to attack, however, and decisively overtook Westerlo with three more goals, including a gem from Angulo and the first for Saliba. A lively Hazard scored twice. Read more »
In the lead-up to the new season, the RSCA Women secured a convincing victory against Olsa Brakel this weekend. In their second pre-season match, the Anderlecht players won 0-6. The next friendly is scheduled for Saturday, August 2, against SV Meppen from Germany. Read more »
Hein Vanhaezebrouck, former coach of RSC Anderlecht, has shared his vision for the upcoming Jupiler Pro League football season. In an extended analysis for Het Nieuwsblad, he discusses the transfers of the various teams and assesses the first (friendly) matches. He is critical of Anderlecht's transfer strategy. He notes that the defensive problems persist, particularly due to Simic's poor performance with the ball. Read more »
Today, Anderlecht starts the new season, and a crucial home match against Westerlo awaits them right away. The Purple & White's August schedule looks manageable on paper, but they need to actually win those points before facing the top clubs. Like many other teams, Anderlecht doesn't seem ready for the start of the season. Read more »
Jordan Zirkzee, Joshua Zirkzee's younger brother, is currently on trial with RSCA Futures. This week, he made an appearance in a friendly against Reims, in which RSCA won 0-1. The attacker, who scored 9 goals for NAC Breda's U23s last season, is hoping to prove himself. With 1.74 meters tall, Jordan is considerably shorter than his brother, who is 1.93 meters tall. Read more »
Besnik Hasi acknowledged after the match against Häcken that his team is currently unable to perform at the highest level for ninety minutes. He pointed out that the Swedish opponents already have seventeen league matches under their belt, which gives them an advantage in that regard. "We're lucky they didn't capitalize on their two excellent chances," he said. Hasi realizes that the second leg will be a challenge, as the Swedes play at home on their artificial turf, which could be a significant advantage. Read more »
Anderlecht won 1-0 against Häcken and only created a few chances, with Dolberg converting the best. Häcken certainly didn't let up and created three good chances, but fortunately, the Swedes always shot wide of the target. Next week, Anderlecht will have a full workload on Häcken's artificial pitch. Read more »
After previous defeats against Vitesse and Schalke 04, Anderlecht's U23 team secured its first victory of the pre-season. Under the guidance of coach Jelle Coen, the Futures defeated Reims' B team 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored by captain Ismaël Baouf. The next challenge for the young players is already on the agenda, with a friendly against Umm Salal of Qatar on July 29. Read more »
If Anderlecht can defeat BK Häcken, the loser of the match between SK Brann and RB Salzburg will be faced. The Austrians won 4-1 in Norway yesterday, so there's a good chance the Norwegians will potentially be the purple-white's next opponent. Read more »
The 2025-2026 season kicks off for RSC Anderlecht on Sunday. Simon Bourdeaud'Hui will begin his season as referee at Lotto Park. Mathias Hillaert and Maarten Toeback will be the assistant referees this coming Sunday. Read more »
Besnik Hasi already has a concern for the match against BK Häcken. The Anderlecht coach cannot count on a full squad. Jan-Carlo Simic is doubtful due to an injury he sustained in training. If Simic cannot play, Marco Kana could start alongside Lucas Hey in central defense. Read more »
Tomorrow, RSC Anderlecht will host the Swedish team BK Häcken at Lotto Park. UEFA has appointed an Albanian referee team for this match. Eldorja Hamiti will referee the match at 8 p.m. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht convincingly won its last friendly against Dutch second division side MVV Maastricht 7-2. Vazquez was the star of the match with no fewer than four goals. Read more »
Anderlecht won with 1-0 against Dender in a friendly. The goal was scored late in the first half by Dolberg from the penalty spot. Anderlecht played solidly before halftime, but after the break, Dender took control of the match. Read more »
The Lotto Super League playing schedule was just so recently revealed. The league kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 6. On the opening day of play, vice-champion Anderlecht hosts KVC Westerlo at 6:30 pm. The regular league consists of 21 rounds of play and runs until March 22. After the regular competition, the playoffs will begin in early April and conclude no later than May 24. In addition, the RSCA Women will participate in the qualifications for the new Women's European Cup, which starts in mid-September. Read more »
Sweden's BK Häcken will be Anderlecht's first opponent in the preliminary round of the Europa League this season. The Swedes held Slovak Spartak Trnava to 2-2 after winning 0-1 last week. Read more »
The U23 of Anderlecht, played their first friendly of the preparation against Vitesse in the training center Papendal in Arnhem. The local team emerged victorious with a convincing 4-1 victory. The next game is scheduled against Schalke 04. That game will take place today. In addition, the new team led by trainer Jelle Coen will hold a mini-stage in Delden, Netherlands from July 26 to 29. Read more »
Ahead of the Europa League preliminary round, RSC Anderlecht will play a final friendly gameh on Saturday, July 19. Purple and white will play against Dutch club MVV Maastricht behind closed doors. Anderlecht's first official game is scheduled for Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m. against Häcken or Trnava. Häcken is in the best position as they won the first leg with 0-1. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht put 16,500 season tickets on sale and they all have been sold. Despite disappointing results in the playoffs and another lost cup final, supporters remain loyal to purple and white. Read more »
In the second friendly game of the day, Anderlecht defeated FC Dordrecht with 5-0 yesterday. Luis Vazquez scored twice before halftime. Keisuke Goto (pictured) kicked in three more in the closing stages. All three on assist from Thorgan Hazard. Read more »
Anderlecht played a 2-2 draw against Rakow Czestochowa in a friendly game yesterday afternoon. Purple and white took a 2-0 lead through Kasper Dolberg (photo) and Moussa N'Diaye. In the closing stages, with many inexperienced youngsters between the lines, Anderlecht conceded two goals. Read more »
