Anderlecht's youth teams continued their strong form last Saturday with impressive victories against STVV. After earlier victories over Westerlo and OHL, Sint-Truiden's youngest players were defeated 9-0 in both the U14 and U13 categories. Read more »
Anderlecht secured their place in the round of 16 of the Belgian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Ninove, despite a weak performance following a strong start. The match was delayed by 15 minutes due to Ninove's incorrect jerseys, but once underway, Anderlecht quickly took control, with goals from Bertaccini and Huerta within the first 20 minutes. Despite several opportunities, including header chances for Vazquez, the home team failed to extend their lead.
Nathan De Cat will not be in the cup match against Ninove tomorrow. The midfielder, like Moussa N'Diaye and Thorgan Hazard, is not in the matchday squad. The trio will be rested. César Huerta (after injury) and World Cup players Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart are back in the squad. Read more »
Anderlecht has dropped valuable points again. They lost 1-0 at Charleroi, a late goal in which goalkeeper Coosemans made a mistake. Anderlecht played poorly again before halftime and recovered twenty minutes after the break, but their play was sloppy and their finishing was poor. Hazard hit the post with his chest, and Bertaccini's aim was misaligned on several occasions. Anderlecht can catch up with plenty of clubs in the standings this weekend. They cannot afford any slip-ups next week in the Croky Cup and in the league (at home against Mechelen). Read more »
Anderlecht will be without Enric Llansana (photo) and César Huerta for tonight's match against Charleroi. Coach Besnik Hasi announced this at his press conference. Llansana suffered a knock to his knee in training. Huerta is struggling with his adductors. Read more »
Adriano Bertaccini was disappointed with his performance against STVV, his former club. "The 2-2 draw left a bitter taste," he said. "I played too hastily and need to stay calmer," he said. Bertaccini has just returned from an injury and says he needs playing time to get back to his level. Read more »
Lucas Biglia took advantage of the international break to travel to Italy for his coaching training. He took some extra lessons, meaning he missed Sunday's match against STVV. He returns to Belgium this week and will be back in action on Friday against Charleroi. Read more »
Tristan Degreef was not on the match sheet on Sunday. According to the press, Hasi was dissatisfied with last week's training. Cesar Huerta was also absent due to a minor injury sustained during the week. The long travel time from Mexico to Belgium may also have played a role. Read more »
Former referee Serge Gumienny believes Anderlecht was deprived of two points at STVV. The former referee is clear in his assessment: "You can't be offside with a body part you're not allowed to score with. So the arm doesn't count." However, VAR allegedly ruled that a very thin part of the shoulder was also offside. Read more »
Despite his goal and a strong first half, Mihajlo Cvetkovic remained in the dressing room after the break. The reason: a minor thigh injury. It is not believed to be serious, and the substitution was mainly a precaution. Read more »
Anderlecht's 1B team will be without Jayden Onia Seke for a while. The 16-year-old winger injured himself during an international match with the Belgian U17s last week. "A serious injury," said Futures coach Jelle Coen. "He might miss the rest of the first half of the season." Read more »
After a few difficult weeks, Cédric Hatenboer and Anderlecht seem to be back on the same page. Besnik Hasi said during his press conference that he is satisfied with the young midfielder's work and progress. Read more »
Good news from the sickbay. Adriano Bertaccini has fully recovered from his knee injury and is ready to play again. Coach Besnik Hasi confirmed this during his press conference. Mario Stroeykens may also return from injury. The only question mark for Sunday: César Huerta. Read more »
After months of rehabilitation following a knee surgery, Adriano Bertaccini (25) is ready to play for Anderlecht again — possibly against his former club STVV. During this difficult period, he found support in his older brother Paolino (27), with whom he played side by side for years at Charleroi, Standard, Club Brugge, Genk, and Deinze. Read more »
The appointment of Michael Verschueren as chairman of RSC Anderlecht has been welcomed by club legends such as Jan Mulder, Olivier Deschacht, Pär Zetterberg, and Philippe Albert. They praise his love for the club, his unifying style, and his knowledge of the purple and white DNA, but emphasize that now is the time for action. Read more »
The circle is complete. After several months of absence, Kenneth Bornauw (53) returns to RSC Anderlecht — this time as CEO with full responsibility for both the sporting and business sides of the club. Marc Coucke is thus bringing his former confidant back at a time when the club is once again looking for direction. Read more »
Adriano Bertaccini seems to be ready for his comeback at Anderlecht. The striker, who underwent surgery for a knee injury in early September, is training with the group again and is approaching his comeback. However, it is still uncertain whether he will play against his former club STVV this weekend. The artificial turf at Stayen is an additional point of concern. Read more »
The Anderlecht women could not manage more than a 1-1 draw. Anderlecht dominated the first half and scored through striker Rimantė Jonušaitė. On the hour mark, home team Zulte Waregem scored from what looked like a failed cross. Read more »
For many young soccer players, playing for the Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht youth team is a dream. For goalkeeper Naïm Van Attenhove, that dream became a reality, and we had the opportunity to interview him. Despite his training at Neerpede, the young goalkeeper has already had to deal with many setbacks. The former youth player of the purple and white talks about his journey through Belgian and French football, the mental challenges along the way, and his unwavering ambition to make it as a professional. Read more »
The Belgian U17 team won 6-0 against Belarus in their second match at the European Championship qualifying tournament. Three Anderlecht players saw action. One of them, Ilyas Benktib, opened the scoring after 10 minutes. Read more »
Last night, Nathan Saliba (photo) and Nilson Angulo both played in international friendlies. Saliba started for Canada, but lost 0-1 to Australia. The midfielder played strongly until he was substituted in the 69th minute. Australia scored two minutes later. Read more »
Yesterday afternoon, Anderlecht played a friendly match against Beveren, the undefeated leader in 1B with 27 out of 27 points. The Purple & White won 6-0. Zoumana Keita, who had been out with an injury since the end of July, made his comeback.
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Gilles De Bilde is concerned about the current situation at RSC Anderlecht. According to him, the club is declining year after year. De Bilde is particularly critical of the role of Wouter Vandenhaute, who still has a blocking minority. “That is very annoying and needs to be resolved,” he says. De Bilde points to the constant changes within the club, which he believes lead to a lack of stability. Read more »
While most of his peers are still torn between studying and partying, Nathan De Cat was in the spotlight on Sunday evening in his very first Clasico. The 17-year-old Anderlecht defender even received a standing ovation when he was substituted. Not since Youri Tielemans has a teenager in purple and white made such an impression.
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Anderlecht triumphed over Standard with a 1-0 victory in a tightly contested Clasico, characterized by intensity but few clear chances. The decisive moment came shortly after the second half began when substitute Cvetkovic capitalized on a rebound from Verschaeren's shot, finding the net to secure the win. Hazard had a golden opportunity to extend the lead to 2-0, but Standard's late surge put Anderlecht under pressure during the final quarter of the match. The first half saw both teams engage in a vigorous battle, yet scoring opportunities were scarce. Read more »
Anderlecht will almost certainly not be able to count on Mario Stroeykens tomorrow. Coach Besnik Hasi made this clear at his press conference. Mihaljo Cvetkovic's name is still a question mark. Everyone else is ready. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has thoroughly overhauled its medical and physical department to prevent future injuries. The club officially appointed Bram Geers (photo) as Performance Director and added two experts with Olympic experience to the staff, Joris Jellasics and Vincent Adriaensen. Read more »
