In an interview with the Dutch newspaper 'De Telegraaf', Derrick Luckassen (photo) stated that he would not return to mother club PSV Eindhoven next season. Whether the Dutch defender with Ghanaian roots stays at Anderlecht is still very much the question. Anderlecht has until 31 May to decide whether or not to use the purchase option, which amounts to around five million euros. Read more »
It should come as no surprise that RSC Anderlecht still want to finish the competition and the play-offs. In this way they hope to get European football. It is doubtful whether this is realistic. The Pro League has also still not made a decision. And the small clubs are tired of it, they plan actions. Read more »
The matches in 1A this weekend will take place without spectators. Newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws recently reported this from a good source. So also STVV - Anderlecht will be played without spectators.
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Bram Van Driessche was appointed to lead the game between Sint-Truiden and Anderlecht next Sunday. He will be assisted by linesmen Yves De Neve and Kevin Monteny. The fourth official will be Laurent Willems. Read more »
Yesterday, Kemar Lawrence played one half with the U21 of RSC Anderlecht against Racing Genk. The second half he was replaced by Kristian Arnstad. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, Chris Kalulika scored for the Purple & White. Read more »
Of course, after the 7-0 victory against Zulte Waregem, we saw a happy Frank Vercauteren at the press conference. He sees his team doing beautiful things in the last games. "We are moving in the right direction, so I can only be satisfied with the performance of the team." Read more »
On Saturday-evening, RSC Anderlecht will play its last home game before the start of the play-offs. Nathan Verboomen has been appointed to lead the game against Zulte-Waregem in the right direction. Philippe Vandecauter and Dirk Gilon are the linesmen, Quentin Pirard will be fourth official. Read more »
Anderlecht easily beat Waasland-Beveren on Saturday and keeps the hope of play-off 1 alive. Though, because of the victory of KV Mechelen, it seems Anderlecht's come-back may come just too late. The good news is that the second competitor for a play-off 1 ticket, Racing Genk, lost today. The Mauves need to close a 3 point gap now with just 2 matches remaining. Read more »
Anderlecht defeated Eupen at home with a 6-1 score! Anderlecht's revival may come too late though as the competitors for play-off 1 keep winning as well. Three matches remain before we know the final outcome. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht's U21 are eliminated in the Belgian Cup. They lost their quarter final against Genk with 3-2. With the break it was already 3-0 for the Limburgers. In the second half, Mathis Suray scored twice for the Purple & White, but it didn't get any further. Read more »
Zakaria Bakkali came in for Marco Pjaca 25 minutes before time. He showed some nice dribbles and finally put the 6-1 final score on the scoreboard. Yet he said not to be fully fit and to work hard to get fully up to level. Bakkali also does not give up Play-Off 1 yet. Read more »
A delighted Vincent Kompany spoke to the press after the 6-1 victory against KAS Eupen. Kompany also had a share in the win, he managed to head the 4-0 against the ropes. For Kompany it was the first goal since his return this summer. Read more »
After a difficult period, Michel Vlap is getting better and better. Certainly if you can really play football. With a goal and an assist, he made a nice contribution to the 6-1 win on Sunday. "That we had six different goal scorers is a good sign." Read more »
After his red card on Saturday in Mechelen, Jeremy Doku is suspended for the match against Eupen this weekend. After three yellow cards in the previous three games, Peter Zulj remained clean on Saturday. He stays on four yellow cards. One more and he also has to watch a match from the stands. Read more »
Anderlecht wasn't able to repeat the good performance of last week. Like almost the whole season, it lacked the necessary sharpness to take the lead in the first half. A boisterous Doku received his second yellow card at the end of the first half and with 10 player, Anderlecht couldn't cope with Mechelen. Read more »
The Football Association has appointed Lawrence Visser to lead Saturday's match between KV Mechelen and Anderlecht. He will be assisted by linesmen Thibaud Nijssen and Jo De Weirdt and fourth official Wesli De Cremer. Read more »
Anderlecht have won a friendly game against Dudelange 2-1 Saturday afternoon. Anouar Ait El Hadj and Mohammed Yaya Guindo scored. Newcomers Marko Pjaca and Dejan Joveljic played a large part of the game and made a good impression. Read more »
Anderlecht played 1-1 after a good game in Ghent. After a strong first half hour the Purple & White scored via another goal from Colassin. Ghent immediately came aside through a penalty. In the second half both teams were given a few chances, but the necessary sharpness in finishing was lacking. Anderlecht delivered an excellent performance and remained at least the equivalent of Ghent until the end. Possibly an important point in the fight for play-off 1. Read more »
Anderlecht plays tomorrow, February 8, a friendly game against Dudelange from Luxembourg. This game takes place behind closed doors in the RSCA Belfius Academy. Kickoff is planned at 1 pm. The Purple & White would like to give all players minutes in this way. Read more »
Anderlecht have done an excellent financial job with the transfer of Alexis Saelemaekers. In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Michael Verschueren reports that Purple & White receives more than the total sum of 8 million euros that has been circulating in recent days.
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Referee Wesley Alen has been appointed to steer the match between AA Gent and Anderlecht in the right direction on Friday. He is assisted by linesmen Ruben Wyns and Koen Thijs. Lothar D'Hondt will be the fourth official. Read more »
Anderlecht's U21 won a big game against Standard on Monday. They defeated Standard with 3-0 and jumped over AA Gent to the lead. Nayel Mehssatou (photo), Mathis Suray and Niklo Dailly scored for Purple & White. Read more »
Anderlecht's U21 played a 2-2 draw against STVV. Mathis Suray (photo) quickly gave Anderlecht the lead. Shortly after the break, Niklo Dailly did the same, but STVV equalized each time. Read more »
Philippe Close had to defend his mandate at the board of directors of RSC Anderlecht at the Brussels city council. Close clarified that he mainly assumed the mandate to bring the club closer to the Brussels neighborhoods and the youth present there and that he has no financial advantage with the mandate. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht will play its second home game of this year next Sunday. It receives Mouscron in the Lotto Park. Bram Van Driessche will be the referee, assisted by linesmen Yves De Neve and Kevin Monteny. Christof Dierick is fourth official. Read more »
