For the first time in almost two years, visiting fans will be allowed at a match between Anderlecht and Standard Liège. Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi believes this is a good thing, and he hopes everything goes smoothly. "The two supporter groups must ensure that the people who banned away fans for the past two years don't get their way." Read more »
Will Nathan De Cat go to the U17 World Cup in Qatar next month or will he stay home? That question surfaced in the press last week. Besnik Hasi was asked about it during his press conference. Read more »
Yasin Özcan (photo) and Mihajlo Ilic both played for the Futures last weekend. This raised questions among some fans. Were neither selected for the first team? At his press conference, Besnik Hasi explained. Read more »
Romelu Lukaku occasionally watches his eldest son's tournaments — but a recent match at Standard Liège got a bit out of hand. In an episode of the Koolcast podcast in June, he talked about how difficult those moments can sometimes be. Read more »
Standard fans will be welcome at Lotto Park for the Clasico against Anderlecht for the first time in almost two years on Sunday. It's the first time away fans will be allowed to attend since December 2023. Back then, a cup match was halted after flare-up incidents, after which both clubs agreed to a "cooling-off period." Read more »
Leander Dendoncker (30) currently lives and plays football in Spain for Real Oviedo, but in an interview, he also reflects extensively on his time at Anderlecht. Read more »
Kasper Dolberg was open about his summer transfer window. The Danish striker, who recently returned to Ajax, stated that Celtic was never a realistic option, despite several bids from the Scottish club. Read more »
Lotto Park will be temporarily renamed the 'RSC Anderlecht Stadium'. Union will play its Champions League match against Newcastle there tonight, and UEFA does not allow sponsorship in stadium naming. Read more »
After a few difficult weeks, Tristan Degreef stayed calm. Against OH Leuven, the young midfielder was back in the starting lineup for Anderlecht and showed character, despite the disappointing 1-1 draw. Read more »
Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi wasn't sparing any criticism after the 1-1 draw against OH Leuven. The Purple & White couldn't follow up their strong performance against AA Gent. Read more »
In a thrilling Challenger Pro League match, RSCA Futures delivered a dominant performance against Club NXT, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw. The match showed the talent of 18-year-old Mihajlo Cvetkovic, who showed his instincts as a striker with two goals. After a cool equalizer in the first half, he scored again after a beautiful combination with Engwanda in the second. Cvetkovic, who has already been selected for the Serbian national team, has high ambitions and wants to join the Anderlecht first team. Read more »
Ilay Camara naturally felt the goal conceded was a shame, but otherwise saw a very exciting match, with OHL primarily utilizing long balls. According to Camara, his team should have shown more intensity to paralyze the opponent. "We also created very few chances, which had a negative impact on our play," he observed. Read more »
Besnik Hasi didn't deny his team's underperformance against OHL. However, he pointed to the significant fatigue within the squad, which he believes affected the intensity of the game. During the match, OHL had a clear advantage on second balls. "The midfield didn't live up to expectations in the first half either," he said. Hasi considered Nathan De Cat the best player in midfield. Read more »
After a controversial tackle on Bryan Heynen, Tristan Degreef was forced to watch from the sidelines for several weeks. Tonight, the young Anderlecht winger makes his comeback, against, of all places, his first club, OH Leuven. Behind the player with a short fuse on the pitch lies a story of talent, drive, and family sacrifices. Read more »
After three nail-biting matches on the bench, Yari Verschaeren was called up for another substitute on Tuesday against Gent. At his press conference this afternoon, Besnik Hasi discussed his number ten's situation. "Due to Nathan De Cat's improved form, we opted for him at some point," Hasi said. Read more »
In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Theo Leoni reflects on his departure from Anderlecht, almost a month ago. "It saddened me to have to leave, but I had to do it," he says. "It was better for everyone." However, Leoni confirms that he could have extended his contract until 2029. Read more »
Before the match between OH Leuven and RSC Anderlecht, OHL coach David Hubert spoke candidly about his time with the Purple & White. Hubert, who was dismissed in March 2024, emphasized that he remains grateful for the opportunities he was given at the club, even though his departure was painful. Read more »
After RSC Anderlecht's draw against Antwerp, coach Besnik Hasi was disappointed. Although the Brussels team had a few chances through Luis Vázquez and César Huerta, he regretted that his team failed to capitalize on them. Read more »
After the match against Antwerp, Marco Kana was disappointed that Anderlecht couldn't keep the three points at home. “We had a lot of possession, but created too few chances,” analyzed the central defender. According to him, the pressure remains high: “At home, victory must always be the goal.” Read more »
He is only 17 years old, with his socks casually pulled down, a determined look in his eyes, and ambitions that extend beyond the lines of the soccer field. Nathan De Cat, better known as “Catje,” is RSC Anderlecht's latest gem. In just a few months, he made the leap from the playground in his backyard to the fields of the Pro League, and managed to make his mark in a dressing room full of established names. Read more »
Defender Simic left Anderlecht last minute to join Saudi club Al-Ittihad. The Purple & White received a hefty check, and Simic is also extremely satisfied with the deal: “I was happy in Brussels, but transfers are part of football.” Read more »
After the 3-1 victory over Chelsea, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany spoke about the situation at RSC Anderlecht. During an interview with VTM, he emphasized the importance of hard work and staying calm for the Brussels club. Kompany, who has been expressing his support for Anderlecht for years, remains positive despite the current challenges: “I'm just a supporter, even in difficult times.” Read more »
Marc Coucke is working hard to bring stability to RSC Anderlecht. He has scheduled numerous meetings and expects to present a new organizational structure for the club in five weeks. Coucke is surprised by the support he is receiving from various stakeholders who are willing to help the team. "I have cleared my schedule for this great club," he responded. Read more »
Killian Sardella felt his team deserved more than the point they got. He praised the tactical adjustments made by coach Besnik Hasi, who decided to switch to a five-back lineup after a red card. Sardella emphasized that the team remained solid and capitalized on counterattacks. "I saw positive aspects that can give us confidence," he said. Read more »
Thorgan Hazard indicated after the match against Genk that, given the circumstances, the point earned can be considered a positive. He emphasized that the team defended well, although fatigue was noticeable towards the end of the match. "After the red card, it became a real challenge for us. We're used to playing in possession and then suddenly had to switch to counterattacking. However, we showed resilience and were able to capitalize on our chances," he said. Read more »
Captain Colin Coosemans was disappointed after the match and also briefly addressed Degreef's red card. Besnik Hasi said afterward that he doesn't intend to reduce the intensity of the game, but that this intensity shouldn't automatically lead to yellow or red cards. Read more »
Thorgan Hazard commented after the match on the 2-0 defeat against Union: "It's a shame about the penalty in the third minute. That's down to inexperience and our learning process. An equal score at halftime would have been more logical," he said. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic about the team's performance and emphasizes that the game wasn't as disastrous as the scoreline suggests. Finally, he also understands the supporters' frustration: "Everyone is disappointed, but it's important to keep going," he acknowledges. Read more »
Enric Llansana expressed his disappointment after the defeat against Union, despite a strong performance from his team. "I had hoped for a halftime lead with all those chances, but that wasn't the case," he said. Llansana, a new signing this summer, understands the discontent among supporters: "The results are not meeting expectations. The negative atmosphere within and around the club is understandable after two consecutive disappointments. We need to win our next match now," he said. Read more »
Besnik Hasi has mixed feelings after the match against AEK Athens. While he is pleased with the creativity and numerous chances his players created, he is disappointed with the lack of goals. "Our lack of efficiency was immediately punished: the Greeks equalized. In this phase, we simply gave AEK too much space, allowing them to score easily," he said. Read more »
Keisuke Goto made a splash at STVV. Last weekend, he secured a last-ditch victory for the Sint-Truiden team. Afterwards, he sounded very ambitious for this season. "I want to score more than twenty goals this season, across all competitions," said the Anderlecht loanee. "I'm going to work really hard for it." Read more »
Thorgan Hazard has impressed with four goals in as many league games. The 32-year-old former Red Devil is currently playing in a more central role: "This suits me better and I feel more comfortable in this position," he said. However, the succession of matches is becoming a challenge for Hazard: "That was indeed one of the reasons for my absence from the Conference League squad last Thursday," he confirmed. Read more »
