RSCA Futures lost 2-1 at Patro Eisden. The Futures had long been in with a chance of victory, as they were leading 0-1 until the hour mark. After that, Eisden were awarded two penalties, both of which were converted, the second after a video challenge by the home side. The revamped Futures put in a decent performance against an experienced and physically strong opponent, including Stef Peeters and Nainggolan in the line-up. Read more »
Anderlecht wants to leave nothing to chance ahead of the crucial trip to Kairat Almaty, the final hurdle on the road to the Europa League group stage. Coach Vitor Bruno has decided to bring the journey forward: the purple and whites will already depart for Kazakhstan on Monday. The trip will be a long one, with a 9.5-hour flight to Almaty, and the team will have to adjust to a three-hour time difference with Belgium. By arriving several days before the match, Anderlecht hopes to give its players the time they need to acclimatise. Read more »
Anderlecht have booked their place in the final qualifying round of the Europa League. After winning the first leg, the purple-and-white side also proved stronger in tonight's return fixture. The final score was 3-2. A frustrated PAOK ended the match with nine men. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht faces PAOK on Thursday at 8.30 pm in the second leg of the Europa League. The Purple and White won the first leg 0-1, so avoiding defeat will be enough to secure qualification. Anderlecht still cannot call on Killian Sardella, Ilay Camara and Lucas Hey, who are injured. Cedric Hatenboer appears to have recovered from his injury, but is likely not to make the squad. Read more »
Anderlecht can take a major step toward European football until at least December against PAOK. After their 0-1 win in Greece, a draw at Lotto Park is enough to secure qualification. Still, coach Vítor Bruno is keeping his feet on the ground. “It is only half the job. Read more »
Anderlecht completed its final training session on Wednesday at Neerpede in the buildup to the crucial second leg against PAOK. On Thursday, the Purple and White will defend a 1-0 lead from the first leg in the third qualifying round of the Europa League at Lotto Park. Coach Vitor Bruno will be without the long-term injured Camara, Hey and Sardella for the match. The rest of the squad is fit and available for the important European tie. Read more »
Anderlecht now know the two possible opponents in the next round of the European qualifiers. If the Purple and White knock out PAOK on Thursday, they will face Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan in the final qualifying round. If Anderlecht lose, they will meet Brann Bergen in the Conference League. Kairat Almaty were eliminated by Levski Sofia in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Read more »
Anyone who hasn't yet secured tickets for Thursday's match against PAOK Thessaloniki is out of luck. Anderlecht has announced that the match, which kicks off at 8:30 p.m., is completely sold out. Read more »
RSCA Futsal kicked off its preseason with a 5-4 victory over Paris Acasa. Edu, Gomes, Fabinho, Pedala, and Dillien scored the goals at the indoor arena in Roosdaal. Next weekend, Anderlecht will participate in a tournament in Spain at the home field of Viña Albali Valdepeñas, a club in the Spanish first division. Read more »
Nathan Verboomen has been appointed to referee the Beveren vs. Anderlecht match. He will be assisted by linesmen Mathias Hillaert and Maarten Toeback. Anthony Letellier will serve as the fourth official. The Beveren vs. RSCA match kicks off on Sunday, August 16, at 1:30 p.m. Read more »
UEFA has appointed an Italian refereeing crew to oversee Thursday's European match at Lotto Park. The Anderlecht–PAOK match will be officiated by Simone Sozza, who will serve as the head referee. The Purple & Whites enter this second leg with a one-goal lead, following their 0-1 victory in Thessaloniki. Read more »
Ibrahim Kanaté is on loan to Kaiserslautern this season with an option to buy. He came on as a substitute against Wolfsburg in the 66th minute. There were no goals in that match; it ended 0-0. It was the first matchday of the German second division. Read more »
Yesterday, after the match, a strange scene unfolded on the pitch at Lotto Park. Under Bruno's direction, the substitutes, bench players and unused squad members completed a full training session there. It is not unusual for players who have seen little or no action to do a bit of sprint work on the pitch to clock up their high-intensity runs, but Bruno went a step further. The pitch was turned into a training ground, and they worked through a match simulation that even involved match-winner Bertaccini. Read more »
Anderlecht edged past La Louvière 2-1 at the death. Bertaccini struck in stoppage time to send the purple and white to victory after they had fallen behind early in the second half. Nga Kana levelled the score against 10 men, but it took until the very last moment for the Lotto Park to truly erupt. It was a deserved, but extremely hard-fought win for Anderlecht. Read more »
Anas Tajaouart is being loaned to La Louvière with an option to buy, but he will not be able to play against Anderlecht on Sunday. According to the press, his contract includes clauses preventing him from facing the Purple & White. The club is determined to avoid a scenario like the one involving Goto at all costs. Read more »
Anderlecht have made a good start in Europe, but now they also need to turn their full attention to the league. Under the old format, every game is worth the same number of points, and so dropping points at home — with all due respect — against La Louvière is absolutely out of the question. There is still just under a month left in the transfer window, so it is extremely important to lose as few points as possible in the opening matches. Anderlecht's start to the season could have been much tougher, so in theory a strong start is within reach. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht can count on a lively, fully packed Lotto Park on Sunday for the first home match of the new Jupiler Pro League season. All regular tickets for the league opener against RAAL La Louvière have sold out, meaning the mauve-and-white side will play in front of a full house. Supporters who missed out on a ticket still have one last chance to attend the match. Through the official resale platform, any seats that become available can be offered and purchased again. Read more »
After a fine 0-1 win at PAOK, Colin Coosemans was a satisfied man. The goalkeeper saw his team hold firm in a particularly difficult away match and above all highlighted Anderlecht's mental resilience. “PAOK is a strong opponent and the atmosphere in this stadium is impressive. So this is an excellent result,” Coosemans said afterwards. Read more »
Following Anderlecht's impressive 0-1 win against PAOK, the Brussels club immediately turns its attention to Sunday's league clash with La Louvière. According to coach Vitor Bruno, however, that fixture comes too soon after the European tie. The Portuguese therefore believes Belgian football should consider adjusting the calendar. Bruno pointed out that his team has less than three days to prepare for its next match. Read more »
Anderlecht secured a good position by winning 0-1 away at PAOK. The key moments were a lightning-fast goal by Cvetkovic (after sixteen seconds!) and a penalty save by Coosemans before halftime. PAOK had constant possession, but Anderlecht played in an organized manner and held firm. Read more »
Bruno has made some decisions for the match against PAOK. Anderlecht will start with Sikan and Cvetkovic. Last week's midfield remains unchanged, and N'Diaye will also be in the starting lineup. Read more »
Anderlecht will once again have to do without several key players in the first leg against PAOK. Hey, Sardella, and Camara still haven't recovered from their injuries. Stroeykens and Hatenboer are also not part of the roster. Read more »
The Professional Referee Department has appointed the referees for the upcoming matchday in the Jupiler Pro League. Lawrence Visser has been appointed as the head referee for RSC Anderlecht's home game against RAAL La Louvière, which will be played on Sunday, August 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Lotto Park. Read more »
A few names caught our eye on the lineup sheet for last weekend's match between the Futures and FC Dordrecht. For instance, Willsem Boussaid was on the bench—a 20-year-old Algerian winger from Chateauroux who had previously been reported to be on his way to Anderlecht. His transfer has not yet been officially announced anywhere. Read more »
UEFA has appointed the referees for the European match between PAOK and RSC Anderlecht. The match will be officiated by an all-Spanish refereeing team Read more »
