Killian Sardella appeared visibly shaken in front of the microphone after the match. The defender did not spare his team after the defeat against Sporting Charleroi. “We faced an opponent who was tactically strong, but above all, we let it slip,” he said. “From the kickoff, we weren't in the game.” Read more »
The winter break comes at an unfortunate time for Anderlecht. The home defeat against Sporting Charleroi sees the Purple & White fall further behind their rivals Union, Club Brugge, and STVV in the standings. The year 2025 ends with a heavy hangover and a need for reflection. After the match, coach Besnik Hasi sent a clear message to the club's management: there is a need for more competition within the selection. Read more »
With the end of another turbulent year in sight, Marc Coucke (60) looks back on his break with Wouter Vandenhaute and the restructuring of the management at RSC Anderlecht on VTM NIEUWS. The club chairman resigned in September and sold his shares two months later, bidding a final farewell to the purple and white. Read more »
The match between Antwerp and Anderlecht had two completely different halves. Before the break, the home team was clearly the better side, but after the break, the Purple & White fought back. While Antwerp coach Joseph Oosting lamented his team's failure to seal the match, Besnik Hasi once again expressed his incomprehension about the penalty awarded to RAFC. “But you can't take that kind of attitude into a match,” he said. Read more »
On Sunday, Anderlecht travels to the Bosuil for a match against Antwerp, which has been in excellent form since the change of coach. The Purple & White will once again have to puzzle over their defense, due to a series of injuries that are complicating the work of coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »
Futures claimed a deserved victory against Francs Borains on Wednesday, largely thanks to a strong first half. The win was built on dominant midfield play, with Alexander De Ridder as one of the standout performers. The 17-year-old midfielder crowned his display with a superb strike that flew unstoppably into the top corner. Read more »
From bit-part player to undisputed presence between the posts: Colin Coosemans (33) has come a long way. In 2025, he grew into Anderlecht's first-choice goalkeeper and captain. With a nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year in his pocket, he looks back on a turbulent—but above all liberating—year. Read more »
According to Ecuadorian media, Anderlecht is showing great interest in Ederson Castillo, a 17-year-old defensive midfielder from LDU Quito. In June, he already did a two-week internship in Brussels, but several big clubs also have their sights set on Castillo. Read more »
On Saturday, Anderlecht faces another big match at Astridpark, with second place at stake. The Purple & White must recover from their painful 4-0 defeat at Westerlo, but no drastic measures were taken at Neerpede. No punitive training, no extra tough approach. “We discussed and analyzed everything, but without pointing fingers,” says coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »
For Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat (17), another crucial match awaits tomorrow against STVV. His market value is rising fast, the club is working on a new contract… and in between training sessions he still has to tackle geography and maths. “I think I passed. As far as I'm concerned, I studied really hard.” Read more »
Yari Verschaeren was satisfied with the result against Genk in the Belgian Cup, although he admitted that his team struggled in the first half. According to the midfielder, Anderlecht was the better team in the second half. “The players gave everything in extra time, which we dominated, so qualification seems well deserved,” he said. Read more »
Besnik Hasi acknowledges that his team did not play well in the first half against Genk; things improved in the second half, enabling Anderlecht to win. “Genk had the best chances, but the defense held firm,” he said. He was particularly proud of his team's perseverance in this match: “I was pleased with their attitude.” Hasi immediately added that this mentality was not there when he took over. Read more »
Enric Llansana was satisfied with his performance against Union. He admitted that he was exhausted after an hour of play. "I'm coming out of a period with less playing time, but I got through it well. I have great chemistry with Nathan De Cat on the pitch. I also try to give him advice and make sure he keeps both feet on the ground. I've never played with such a talented player as Nathan," he said. He immediately added that he will continue to fight for a place in the starting line-up. Read more »
Adriano Bertaccini was satisfied after the match and commented: “The coach had asked us to play with a lot of intensity and pace from the start. That goal was the reward for a good opening phase,” he said. "Hasi had also asked us not to drop back too much, but that was more difficult in the second half. We knew we could do well, especially after Club Brugge's defeat,“ he continued. ”We showed that we can beat Union and Brugge. We are gradually getting into a good flow. The real Anderlecht is becoming visible again," he said. Read more »
Besnik Hasi was pleased with the victory against Union, but he is not letting it go to his head and wants to keep both feet on the ground. Intensity, speed, and physicality were all there, but he believes the team still lacks routine at times. He also emphasized the importance of players such as Killian Sardella, Adriano Bertaccini, and Ilay Camara, who have all recovered from injuries. Read more »
Enric Llansana played the match against Union wearing a mask; during training, he had a fierce duel with Cedric Hatenboer that left him with a broken nose. “When the mask is dry, it's fine, but as soon as you start sweating, your vision becomes blurred,” emphasizes the Anderlecht midfielder. “My nose was supposed to be fixed this week,” he assures us, “but I'll have to wear this mask for a while longer.” Read more »
Striking image: Enric Llansana played against Union wearing a mask. “I broke my nose during training on Thursday after a duel with Cedric Hatenboer,” the Dutchman said after the match. “My nose will be fixed next week. Hopefully, I'll be able to get rid of the mask soon.” Read more »
During the match against Seraing, Enzo Sternal made his return to the soccer field after a long-term injury. He was sidelined for eight months and now needs to build up his playing time. Sternal was injured in a fairly trivial way during training and had a difficult rehabilitation. “It was hard to realize that I would be out for so long. I would also like to thank the medical staff at Anderlecht for the guidance I received.” Read more »
Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi is looking forward to the away game against La Louvière, a match that he believes is rarely easy. The home team is known for its energetic style of play, which focuses on intense pressing and fierce competition for second balls. For Anderlecht, it is crucial to continue the positive momentum from the recent victory against Club Brugge, especially since previous international breaks often threw the team off balance. Within the club, the emphasis is now on group cohesion.
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At RSC Anderlecht, the non-use of summer loan signings Yasin Özcan and Mihajlo Ilic has raised questions. Sporting director Olivier Renard, however, emphasizes that these two players do not cost the club any money and that he has no regrets about the choices made. His intention was to have four central defenders in the squad, but the final playing time is determined by the coaching staff. Renard points out that it is still too early to make a definitive assessment of Özcan and Ilic. Read more »
Two weeks ago, there were doubts about Thorgan Hazard, who didn't make much of an impression on the pitch against Charleroi. But now those doubts have been dispelled. Thanks to the new attacking quartet, the player's qualities are being used more effectively. Against Mechelen and Bruges, the midfielder was incredibly strong: "I'm in a good period," says Thorgan with a smile. Read more »
After four and a half years, Anderlecht finally managed to win at home against Club Brugge again. For coach Besnik Hasi, Vincent Kompany's successor, it felt like liberation. "It had to sink in for a bit, but I really enjoyed it," the coach said afterward, visibly relieved. Read more »
Anas Tajaouart was also part of the Moroccan U20 team that became world champions. "I didn't put any pressure on myself in this tournament," he said. Instead, his confidence grew as the tournament progressed. "But the realization that we had truly become world champions only came later," he said, describing his feelings. He also emphasized the crucial role of his coach, Mo Ouahbi, who has managed to create a strong team dynamic. Read more »
Just four years ago, Adriano Bertaccini (25) was sleeping in a tent with amateur players. Today, he's Anderlecht's striker, carrying the club's goal-scoring hopes. In this candid interview, he reflects on his unusual journey, his emotional recovery from injury, and his growth as a professional footballer. Read more »
The upcoming clash between Anderlecht and Club Brugge promises to be a special one. Club impressed earlier this week with a 3–3 draw against Barcelona, while Michael Verschueren is set to make his debut as Anderlecht’s new chairman. For Lorenzo Staelens (61) – who once played for both teams – the matchup brings back a flood of memories. Read more »
Anas Tajaouart was also part of Morocco's U20 team that became world champion. “I didn't put any pressure on myself during this tournament,” he said. Instead, his confidence grew as the competition progressed. “But the realization that we had actually become world champions only came later,” he described. He also emphasized the crucial role of his coach, Mo Ouahbi, who managed to build a strong team dynamic. Read more »
In an interview, Ali Maamar described his participation in the U20 World Cup as an “incredible experience.” “I wanted to make a positive contribution to the team, and I managed to do that,” he said. After being suspended for the semi-final, he felt in top form for the final against Argentina. Read more »
Mission accomplished for RSC Anderlecht Futsal: the Mauves and Whites have qualified for the Round of 16 of the Champions League after their campaign in Poland. Yet, the expected euphoria is giving way to a sense of frustration. The reason? A third-place finish that makes the rest of their European journey much more complicated.
Read more »On Tuesday, the heart of Brussels football beat a little faster in the municipality of Anderlecht, where young RSCA players Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart were celebrated for their U20 World Cup victory with the Moroccan national team. Read more »
The pressure on coach Besnik Hasi is gradually growing. After the cup final defeat, failed playoff runs, the early European elimination, and the poor performance of recent weeks, his position seems to be faltering. The fans have also gradually turned against him. But firing Hasi won't solve anything. This is the opinion of several former players and analysts. He is certainly not solely to blame. Read more »
After former chairman Wouter Vandenhaute, coach Besnik Hasi is now also under fire from some Anderlecht fans. On Tuesday evening, during the cup match against Ninove, his name was greeted for the first time with boos and chants of "Hasi out!" The pressure on the 53-year-old coach is mounting. But is that justified? We asked three Anderlecht icons: Olivier Deschacht, Walter Baseggio, and Philippe Albert. Read more »
Besnik Hasi and Colin Coosemans gave the press an explanation after the defeat in Charleroi. Of course, no real explanations were given, other than observations that any supporter can make. According to Hasi, the first half was "the worst" he'd seen this season, but we could easily name a few others that could easily be called "the worst." Read more »
Thorgan Hazard expressed his frustration after Anderlecht's 1-0 defeat to Charleroi. Despite several good chances in the second half, including a shot that hit the post and a goal disallowed for offside, the Mauves failed to score. "The ball just wouldn't go in," Hazard said in an interview with DAZN. 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 »
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 »
After the match, Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi expressed his satisfaction with Nathan De Cat's progress: "De Cat's ability to score, especially in his role as number six, is important for us." De Cat must now continue this positive trend, according to the coach. Read more »
