Tomorrow, the Brussels transport company STIB increases the frequency of the metro on line 6 from 12 noon until the end of the service. This measure has been taken to make it easier to transport supporters attending the cup final. Supporters of Anderlecht are advised to get off at the Houba-Brugmann station. To ensure the safety of travelers, some metro entrances will be temporarily closed. Read more »
With his first goal for Anderlecht's first team, Nathan De Cat joins an illustrious list. Since the introduction of professional soccer in the early 1970s, only six players were younger when they first found their way to goal for purple and white. At 15 years, 11 months and 16 days, Nii Lamptey remains the undisputed leader. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has invited about seventy former players to a VIP village set up at the Atomium. Paul Van Himst, one of the club legends, will be limited to attending the match at the stadium because of his age, press reports said. Those invited include Radzinski, Deschacht, Proto, Frutos, Gillet, De Wilde, De Boeck, Crasson, Baseggio, Stassin, Iachtchouk, Versavel, Walem, Vervoort, Thissen, De Groote and Ressel. In addition, Lozano, Biglia, Boussoufa, Suarez and Mbokani were also invited, but they have indicated their unavailability for the match against Club Brugge. Read more »
In the final stage of his career, Jan Vertonghen is struggling with injuries, which have plagued him since the beginning of the season. The Anderlecht captain is currently inactive on the pitch, but remains a crucial link within the team. His physical condition, including problems with the Achilles tendon and ankles, has limited him to just three games. Despite this, Vertonghen has set his sights on participating in the cup final against Club Brugge on May 4, but that seems “mission impossible. Read more »
Jan Vertonghen resumed his training sessions with the ball this Tuesday. According to press reports, his Achilles tendons and ankles are responding well, opening the possibility that he could be included in the selection for the final of the Cup of Belgium. However, it is unlikely that he will play effectively. A brief substitution might be possible. In addition, it is very likely that some regular base players will be rested in the match against Antwerp, given the short recovery period of only two days before the final. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren was very satisfied with Anderlecht's win at Gent. “Little by little we are getting closer to the kind of soccer Besnik Hasi wants us to play,” the midfielder said. “We just have to avoid the mistakes we made in Gent.” Read more »
Besnik Hasi has indicated there is little chance captain Jan Vertonghen will be fit in time for the Belgium Cup final. Vertonghen has not yet participated in group training, further limiting the possibilities for his return. Hasi stressed that there is only a minimal chance that the experienced defender will still take the field. Vertonghen himself, however, would love to play this match, but Hasi concludes that it is unlikely he will be physically ready. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht Futsal has won the first round of the quarterfinals in the playoffs by force. In the away match against RWDM, the score ended at 1-9, with Sekulic (3), Raul (2), Darlan, Cainan, Luiggi and Dillien distinguishing themselves with goals. If RSCA also manages to win the return match on May 2, they will face the winner of the confrontation between FT Antwerpen and FAL Soumagne in the semifinals. The return match against RWDM takes place at the venue in Roosdaal and starts at 8:30 pm. Read more »
The final of the Cup of Belgium will take place on Sunday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at the King Baudouin Stadium. Throughout the day, activities will take place on the Heysel Plateau. There will be no events around the Astrid Park in Anderlecht. Supporters are urged to follow the signs around the stadium and only enter the stands corresponding to their ticket. Due to closed streets and a lack of parking facilities, use of the car is not recommended.
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Today Behar Ismaili celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Kasper Dolberg went through a difficult period without goals until suddenly there were four in the basket against Gent. However, the striker says he is not frustrated with this period of drought. “Of course I wish some things had gone differently, but I don't blame anyone in the team. My performance does improve significantly when I can work with teammates like Thorgan Hazard and Cesar Huerta. I need support to perform optimally.”
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After their victory in the final of the Belgian Cup, RSCA Futsal is focusing on confirming their status as champions of Belgium. The playoffs begin tonight at 8:30 p.m. with an away game against neighbors RWDM, who play their home games ... in Anderlecht. In the quarter-finals, the eight best teams will take on each other. The format is as follows: the number one plays against the number eight, the number two against the number seven, etc.... Read more »
Today Aboubacar Conte celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Rudy Garcia, coach of the Belgian national soccer team, was present at Lotto Park during the match against Gent. He took a seat next to president Wouter Vandenhaute. Whether Garcia specifically wanted to see one or more players at work is not known. Possibly he wanted to scout Dendoncker and Hazard. Read more »
Today Luis Vazquez and Jan Vertonghen celebrate their birthday. Luis Vazquez is now 24 and Jan Vertonghen 38years old. We wish them both a happy anniversary! Read more »
Today Mathias Jørgensen celebrates his birthday! He becomes 35 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Between 2020 and 2024, Belgian clubs received a total of 5.1 million euros from UEFA as compensation for relinquishing players to national teams. Anderlecht received the highest amount with €1.8 million, followed by Club Brugge with €1.12 million. KRC Genk and Union SG received less than half a million each. Read more »
Besnik Hasi had to wait a little longer for his first victory in his second period as Anderlecht coach. It didn't work out against Antwerp either. “Too bad the chances didn't go in at the end. It could have liberated the team,” the coach said.
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Jan-Carlo Simic thought Anderlecht should always have won against Antwerp. “One point is not enough,” he said after the match. “We should always have taken three. We had enough chances to score.” Read more »
RSCA Futsal has won the Cup of Belgium. In the final, it defeated Standard 4-1. At halftime Anderlecht was already leading 2-1 thanks to goals by Mancuso and Sekulic. In the second half, Raul and again Mancuso scored. Read more »
Today Ludwig Augustinsson and Theo Leoni celebrate their birthday. Ludwig Augustinsson is now 31 and Theo Leoni 25years old. We wish them both a happy anniversary! Read more »
In a post on LinkedIn, David Hubert commented on his resignation from Anderlecht. “It was an honor to work with talented players and dedicated colleagues for three years. But soccer is unpredictable, both on and off the field.” Read more »
The British School of Brussels organized a tournament on April 4 and 5, 2025 in memory of Matija Sarkic, the former Montenegrin goalkeeper who tragically passed away in June 2024 at the age of just 26. The event, which included the participation of RSC Anderlecht and his previous clubs, was all about celebrating friendship and the unifying power of sport. Sarkic was remembered as a person with infectious enthusiasm and a positive outlook. Read more »
Starting with the 2025-2026 season, RSC Anderlecht will switch to a fully digital access system for the Lotto Park. This system offers several advantages for supporters. With the introduction of mobile ticketing, fans will be able to obtain their tickets via the RSCA app, using digital tickets in the form of QR codes. This not only makes it easier to gain access, but also speeds up the scanning process at the stadium entrance. In addition, accessibility is maintained even without an Internet connection. Read more »
The Red Devils Futsal qualified for the European Championship playoffs by winning 0-2 against Austria. The goals were scored by Steven Dillien and Grello, both players from RSCA Futsal. This victory sees Belgium finish second in the group, earning them a spot among the top eight runners-up in the qualifying campaign. With this qualification in mind, Anderlecht's players now focus on the final of the Belgian Cup, which takes place next Saturday, April 19. Read more »
On Sunday, May 4, the cup final between Purple White and Club Brugge will take place, with a sold-out stadium. However, there will be no big screen at the Lotto Park, as requested by local authorities due to law enforcement. The fan zone at the Atomium will also be accessible only with a valid match ticket. Read more »
Besnik Hasi has been reprimanded by the Belgian Football Federation's Disciplinary Council for Professional Football for criticizing referees. Hasi voiced that criticism while he was still coach of KV Mechelen. Read more »
During the Easter weekend, the Future Cup 2025, a prestigious tournament for under-17s, will take place. Belgium's RSC Anderlecht has been invited by Ajax to participate in this competition, which brings together well-known clubs from different countries. Ajax is assigned to Group A, while Anderlecht plays in Group B, along with Athletic Club de Bilbao and Bayern Munich. The tournament will be held on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, at the De Toekomst sports complex in Amsterdam. Read more »
The Pro League has nominated six players as candidates for the Hall of Fame. Among them is Anderlecht icon Robbie Rensenbrink. Supporters will have until May 5 to cast their vote. A jury will then choose a second player to join the select group. Read more »
Anderlecht shows dramatic offensive numbers in the Champions' Playoffs and is the least performing team. The team has the lowest number of crosses to goal (6 versus 12 for Brugge) and fewer than six shots per game (versus 18 for Brugge). This results in the lowest number of expected goals (Brugge scores three more times), indicating a lack of quality chances. Read more »
Today it's exactly 104 years ago that Anderlecht played for the first time in the highest division! In the mean time the Mauves became the most succesful club of Belgium and a European topteam... Read more »
Joël Kana, the 18-year-old brother of Marco, today signed a pro contract until 2028 with Anderlecht. The defender/midfielder returned from OH Leuven in 2023 and made his debut with the Futures this season. “One of my goals is to become an important player at the Futures,” he explained.
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Today Leander Dendoncker celebrates his birthday! He becomes 30 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Today Lucas Hey celebrates his birthday! He becomes 22 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Peter Verbeke, Talent Director of RSC Anderlecht's Academy, has spoken with Dinamo Zagreb about the position of sporting director. Although he was one of the main candidates for this role in the Croatian capital, Verbeke has decided to stay with Anderlecht. During his talks with Dinamo Zagreb, he presented his plans and approach, which appealed to the club. In the end, however, Verbeke chose to abandon the project. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht Futsal has finished the regular league in first place and thus logically qualifies for the playoffs, in which the eight best teams compete for the national title. In this knockout phase, the matches will be played in a best-of-three format, with the first match taking place at the lowest ranked club. In the first round Anderlecht meets RWDM Futsal, which finished eighth. It was also the only team that could steal points from Anderlecht during the regular competition. Read more »
Joren Dom (35) stops playing football after this season. Dom came over to the RSCA Futures this season, but after New Year's he was no longer in the plans there. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht Futsal U21 have captured the title after a convincing 0-5 victory over FAL Soumagne. The victory marks an impressive season in which the team remained unbeaten, with 19 wins and only 3 draws in 22 matches. Most of the team's players come from RSC Anderlecht's training system. Manager Lieven Bart expressed his pride in the team's performance and stressed that the championship achieved is more than deserved. Read more »
Will we see Romelu Lukaku playing in the Anderlecht shirt in a year and a half? Het Nieuwsblad writes that the Red Devils' top scorer has hinted to those around him that the summer of 2026 is the ideal time to return to the club of his heart. Read more »
With Nicaise Kudimbana (38) and Arnaud Sutchuin Djoum (35), Anderlecht has once again snatched two youth coaches away from fellow city club Union. Both Kudimbana and Sutchuin Djoum played in the past for (the youth of) Anderlecht. Read more »
Senegalese left-back Moussa N'Diaye has extended his contract with Anderlecht until 2028 with an option for an additional year. Read more »
The RSCA Futures will also play their home games next season in the stadium of Deinze. Anderlecht has reached an agreement with the owners of the stadium. Het Laatste Nieuws reports. Read more »
Ryota Morioka is hanging up his soccer boots at 33. So reports Vissel Kobe, his latest club. Morioka played for Anderlecht from January 2018 to January 2019. Read more »
According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Anderlecht will not exercise the option in Leander Dendoncker's rental contract. It amounts to seven million euros and is considered far too high in comparison with the midfielder's performance. Anderlecht would also currently have no intention of negotiating a lower transfer fee with his English club. Thus, Dendoncker is probably working on his last matches in the purple-white shirt. Read more »
