News with tag "Games"


 28-07-2025 

Hatenboer watches the match from the stands

Hatenboer watches the match from the stands

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 »


Häcken suffers heavy defeat

Häcken suffers heavy defeat

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 »


Anderlecht wins spectacular match 5-2

Anderlecht wins spectacular match 5-2

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 »


Olsa Brakel - RSCA Women 0-6

Olsa Brakel - RSCA Women 0-6

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 »


 27-07-2025 

"Fourth place and a good European campaign"

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 »


Preview: Anderlecht - Westerlo

Preview: Anderlecht - Westerlo

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 »



 26-07-2025 

Jordan Zirkzee on trial with RSCA Futures

Jordan Zirkzee on trial with RSCA Futures

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 »


Hasi: "We don't have match rhythm yet"

Hasi:

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 can't complain after narrow win

Anderlecht can't complain after narrow win

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 »


 25-07-2025 

First victory for the RSCA Futures

First victory for the RSCA Futures

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 »



 24-07-2025 

Trip to Norway becomes a serious option

Trip to Norway becomes a serious option

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 »



Simic doubtful for first European match

Simic doubtful for first European match

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 »


 23-07-2025 


 21-07-2025 

A lot of goals against MVV

A lot of goals against MVV

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 wins with penalty against Dender

Anderlecht wins with penalty against Dender

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 »


 20-07-2025 

RSCA Women open against Westerlo

RSCA Women open against Westerlo

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 »



 19-07-2025 

BK Häcken will be first opponent

BK Häcken will be first opponent

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 »


RSCA Futures lose friendly game

RSCA Futures lose friendly game

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 »


 17-07-2025 

Final opponent found for friendly game

Final opponent found for friendly game

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 »


 16-07-2025 

All season tickets have been sold

All season tickets have been sold

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 »


 13-07-2025 

Anderlecht wins second friendly game with 5-0

Anderlecht wins second friendly game with 5-0

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, after numerous substitutions, draw against Rakow

Anderlecht, after numerous substitutions, draw against Rakow

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 »