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 19-03-2023 

Fredrick followed by the RSCA

Fredrick followed by the RSCA

TRANSFERS According to Fabrizio Romano, RSCA would follow with attention Benjamin Fredrick. He is a central defender who can fill in at right back. He is 17 years old and was trained at FC ABS in Nigeria before moving to Nasarawa United. Read more »

Preview: OH Leuven - Anderlecht

Preview: OH Leuven - Anderlecht

GAMES This afternoon at 4 p.m., Anderlecht and OH Leuven will play for a place in the top eight. Both teams have 39 points. The winner will pass Cercle Brugge to the eighth place. A place which gives the right to Play-Off 2. Read more »

Heavy, but not deserved, defeat for Futures

Heavy, but not deserved, defeat for Futures

GAMES - 1B The RSCA Futures suffered their heaviest defeat of the season in the derby against RWDM, 0-4. Hard numbers, which are greatly exaggerated. In a very attractive game, Anderlecht also had a lot of chances, but RWDM showed themselves more efficient and mature. Read more »

Heavy, but not deserved, defeat for Futures

Heavy, but not deserved, defeat for Futures

GAMES - YOUTH The RSCA Futures suffered their heaviest defeat of the season in the derby against RWDM, finishing 0-4. Hard numbers, which are greatly exaggerated. In a very attractive game, Anderlecht also had a lot of chances, but RWDM showed themselves more efficient and mature. Read more »

Riemer: "Have the feeling we can do well"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS Anderlecht coach Brian Riemer is not displeased with AZ as an opponent in the Conference League quarterfinals. That it is only a short trip, he calls very positive for two reasons. But he does warn: "AZ is doing well this season. We know it will be a tough match." Read more »

 17-03-2023 

Verbruggen in Dutch selection

Verbruggen in Dutch selection

GAMES Bart Verbruggen has made his first selection for the Dutch national team. His punishing performance was not unknown to our neighbors either, resulting in a reward from national coach Ronald Koeman. Read more »

Verbruggen nominated for player of the week

Verbruggen nominated for player of the week

OTHER Bart Verbruggen is one of the nominees for the "Player of the Week" in the Europa Conference League. Of the four nominated players, two are active in the Jupiler Pro League, Bart Verbruggen and Gift Orban. You can vote here. In the video below, UEFA also highlights Verbruggen's saves starting at 1.10. Read more »

Riemer: "We didn't steal our victory"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS Brian Riemer believes that few teams manage to win at Villarreal, but he refuses to say that RSCA stole this qualification. RSC Anderlecht hit the net 13 times while the Spaniards hit 26 but the expected goals are not far apart with 2.1 for Anderlecht against 2.9 for Villarreal, he stressed. Read more »

Slimani: "To grow you have to suffer"

Slimani:

INTERVIEWS Islam Slimani has guided Anderlecht to the quarter-finals of the Conference League. The Algerian striker scored the winning goal from an Amir Murillo cross to sink Villarreal's yellow submarine. The task was not easy for purple and white: "To grow, you have to suffer," explained the striker of the evening. 
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"Thanks neighbors"

INTERVIEWS Union Saint-Gilles worked its European match at the Lotto Park, beating its German namesake Union Berlin and qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Europa League. The Brussels neighbors did not fail to thank purple and white for the use of their infrastructure. Read more »

"Everyone did their defensive work"

INTERVIEWS Bart Verbruggen, surely fantastic what he showed again in the Estadio de la Ceramica. He guided RSC Anderlecht to the quarterfinals of the Conference League with a whole series of saves. His save in the first minutes of the second half was fabulous.
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Draw quarter-finals at 2 p.m.

Draw quarter-finals at 2 p.m.

OTHER Friday's draw for the Conference League quarterfinals will take place at 2 p.m. Possible opponents are: AZ Alkmaar (NED), West Ham (ENG), Gent (BEL), Nice (FRA), Fiorentina (ITA), Lech Poznań (POL) or Basel (SWI). Read more »

Belgium at the top of Europe

Belgium at the top of Europe

OTHER RSC Anderlecht and Union Saint-Gilles joined AA Gent as placed for the next round last night. It's a banner year for Belgian teams in Europe, three Belgian clubs in the quarter-finals, that's 31 years ago and a huge boost for Belgian coeds.
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Anderlecht stunts in Villarreal

Anderlecht stunts in Villarreal

GAMES Anderlecht has qualified for the quarterfinals of the Conference League at the expense of Villarreal. A torpedo from substitute Slimani after halftime sunk the 'yellow submarine' from Spain. Purple-White did need an excellent Verbruggen to keep the Spaniards from scoring a goal several times, but Purple-White also got the necessary chances. So Anderlecht surprised against a Spanish sub-topper and over the two matches, that is certainly not undeserved. Read more »

 16-03-2023 

RSCA's U18s eliminated from the cup

RSCA's U18s eliminated from the cup

GAMES - YOUTH Surprise yesterday in OHL, where Anderlecht was surprised by the home team. After the draw against Mechelen (3-3), while Louvain won 2-5 at the Kakkers, Ben Haegeman and René Peeters' team had to win to continue their journey in the Belgian Cup. Read more »

Villarreal-RSCA live on Play6

Villarreal-RSCA live on Play6

OTHER Tonight at 20:40, the Dutch channel Play6 will start broadcasting the match Villarreal - Anderlecht. On the French side, RTBF has chosen the option of RUSG against Union Berlin. Only Auvio offers the match between the Purple and White. Read more »

"Villareal favorite, but we hope for miracle"

INTERVIEWS After the 1-1 in the outward match, Villareal has the best chance to advance, according to the betting shops. Sixty versus forty percent. According to CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg, that is a positive assessment for Anderlecht. "Villareal is number six in Spain, plays at home and has a much bigger budget. Are clear favorites." Read more »

Coucke will be present in Spain

Coucke will be present in Spain

OTHER Marc Coucke will be present in Spain to attend the game between Villarreal and Anderlecht in the Conference League. He usually doesn't travel to RSCA's European matches because of his professional agenda. He did not take the same plane as the team, but joined the delegation afterwards. Read more »

Preview: Villareal - Anderlecht

Preview: Villareal - Anderlecht

GAMES Will Anderlecht qualify for the quarterfinals of a European Cup tonight as they did in 2017? After last week's draw and strong performance against Villareal, confidence is high. The task is clear: win. After 90 minutes, 120 minutes or penalty kicks? It doesn't matter!
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Fredberg: "No deadline for new contract Slimani"

Fredberg:

INTERVIEWS Islam Slimani's winter transfer is a long shot. He signed for half a year and the question is growing louder whether Anderlecht should extend his contract. CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg, however, is not to be rushed. "Let's see, regardless of all the emotions, what both parties want in the long term," he said. Read more »

"Lior wants to play soccer for two to three more years"

INTERVIEWS Since the arrival of Brian Riemer, Lior Refaelov is no longer an undisputed titleholder. His contract with Anderlecht expires at the end of this season and the question of "what then?" is asking itself louder and louder. Here and there it is suggested that Refaelov could take up a coaching position within Anderlecht, but according to his manager, he would prefer to play soccer for a few more years. Read more »


 15-03-2023 

5 youngsters of RSCA in the Belgian U17

5 youngsters of RSCA in the Belgian U17

GAMES - YOUTH National coach Bob Browaeys has called up 5 players from Anderlecht for the Elite U17 Tour that will take place in Norway from March 22 to 28. This is the last qualifying tournament for the European Championship. In addition to the host country, Belgium will face Slovenia and Croatia.
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Spanish security forces extra vigilant

Spanish security forces extra vigilant

OTHER The Spanish security services consider Thursday's match between Villarreal and Anderlecht a high-risk match. About a thousand Anderlecht supporters will travel to Villareal. This includes 200 who label the Spaniards as 'radical'. Read more »

Proceedings Union deal go to youth academy

Proceedings Union deal go to youth academy

OTHER While Anderlecht plays Villarreal on Thursday, the Lotto Park is the setting for Union's European match. Het Nieuwsblad knows that purple-white will receive 125,000 to 150,000 euro for this. That Union plays this European match in Anderlecht is a consequence of the transition that coach Felice Mazzu made last summer. Read more »

 14-03-2023 

Vergoote leads OHL-RSC Anderlecht

Vergoote leads OHL-RSC Anderlecht

OTHER Sunday afternoon RSC Anderlecht will visit Oud-Herverlee Leuven, Jasper Vergoote whistles the game underway. Michael Geerolf, Martijn Tiesters are along the line, Brent Staessens is fourth official. Read more »

 13-03-2023 

"Of course I want him to stay"

INTERVIEWS Last transfer window, Islam Slimani, arrived at Neerpede on the last transfer day as second choice. The striker has already shown that he deserved "first choice", scoring five goals in six games. His contract runs only until the summer with an option for another season. Read more »

"Showed that we are a team"

INTERVIEWS Jan Vertonghen prevailed in defense, often to the annoyance of Cercle Brugge's strikers. The defender is more than satisfied with the match, which will especially contribute positively to the group feeling. Read more »

Well-deserved 2-0 victory after a series of chances

Well-deserved 2-0 victory after a series of chances

GAMES Anderlecht won more than deservedly with 2-0 against Cercle and is back in the battle for the top 8. It had a lot of chances to come out with a monster score, but eventually Slimani was able to score once in the beginning and at the end of the match. Anderlecht played well and only had a more difficult period from the hour until Slimani's 2-0. After the European displacement, Purple-White awaits another difficult match next weekend with the away match to OHL. Read more »


 12-03-2023 

Selection Anderlecht - Cercle Brugge

Selection Anderlecht - Cercle Brugge

GAMES Anderlecht has announced the selection for tonight's match against Cercle Brugge. Apart from Delcroix, everyone is fit. Van Crombrugge is also back, after his absence against Villarreal. Trebel, as reported earlier this week, we no longer have to expect in the match selection. Read more »

 11-03-2023 
 10-03-2023 

Debast: "Feeling we could win"

Debast:

INTERVIEWS It is by now becoming a habit: Zeno Debast speaking to the press after a European game. Yesterday was no different. "This performance will boost our confidence for the league and for the return match next week," he told Sporza. Read more »

Deserved draw for Anderlech

Deserved draw for Anderlech

GAMES Anderlecht played 1-1 against Spanish Villarreal. The Spaniards took the lead before halftime, but in a good second half from Purple and White, Dreyer equalized with a clever shot. Anderlecht played a very solid game, even if it didn't result in a lot of chances. The return game will obviously be particularly tough, but the hope of qualification remains alive after yesterday. Read more »


 09-03-2023 

Dreyer: "It's going to be a tough match"

Dreyer:

INTERVIEWS Anders Dreyer was allowed to take place next to coach Brian Riemer during the press conference following the match against Villareal. The Dane knows the opponent is a favorite but is looking forward to the match especially for the atmosphere that European nights bring. Read more »

Trebel won't play for RSC Anderlecht anymore

Trebel won't play for RSC Anderlecht anymore

OTHER Chapter number one of the saga, Adrien Trebel, though it also appears to be the very last. The story now seems to be definitively over for the Frenchman at RSC Anderlecht. Brian Riemer first hinted that Trebel was out against Villareal due to injury.  Read more »

 08-03-2023 

Will Vertonghen get a rest against Villareal?

Will Vertonghen get a rest against Villareal?

INJURIES Het Laatste Nieuws considers it quite likely that Jan Vertonghen will be rested against Villareal on Thursday. The defender injured his ankle late last week. He played against Gent, but was pulling at times. In view of Sunday's very important match against Cercle, he may be spared on Thursday. And he's not alone. Read more »

Nkaka: "I feel I'm the ghost of Neerpede"

Nkaka:

INTERVIEWS How would it be with Aristote Nkaka? A journalist from Het Nieuwsblad recently happened to meet him at Neerpede and struck up an interview with him. "I asked Gillet if I could train with him and the Futures and am very grateful that he said yes," he said. Read more »

 07-03-2023 

Loss against Ghent

Loss against Ghent

GAMES A mediocre Anderlecht lost 1-0.in Gent. In a balanced first half, Gent hit the post twice, but Purple and White played well. After half-time, Gent was better and scored a nice goal through Orban. Anderlecht got two more chances through Dreyer, but after a second yellow card for Diawara, the curtain fell definitively for the visitors. Anderlecht loses the top eight by the defeat and is already facing another crucial week. Next week's match against Cercle Brugge will determine whether Purple-White still has a chance at the Europe Play-Offs.
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 06-03-2023 
 05-03-2023 

Selection with Vertonghen and Dreyer

Selection with Vertonghen and Dreyer

GAMES Brian Riemer has made the selection for the important match in Gent. Due to points wins by opponents for the top eight, Anderlecht best not lose today. Jan Vertonghen and Anders Dreyer, who were both uncertain, are in the selection. Trebel is not in the selection and for Kana a selection comes too early. Read more »

 04-03-2023 

RSCA Futures lose against Club NXT

RSCA Futures lose against Club NXT

GAMES - 1B The RSCA Futures started the playoffs in the Challenger Pro League with one out of six. In the game against Club NXT, the visitors made it 1-2. The duel was mainly a game for prestige, as neither team can obviously promote to the Jupiler Pro League. The Futures remain fifth with 35 points. Read more »

 03-03-2023 

Vertonghen uncertain for Sunday

Vertonghen uncertain for Sunday

OTHER No Jan Vertonghen at training today. Anderlecht coach Brian Riemer revealed during his press chatter this afternoon that the defender is struggling with the ankle. "We will see how it is tomorrow, but it is uncertain if he can play Sunday," Riemer said. Read more »

Verbruggen in pre-selection Oranje

Verbruggen in pre-selection Oranje

OTHER Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman has announced a pre-selection of 37 players for the European Championship qualifiers against France and Gibraltar. This includes Bart Verbruggen. For the Anderlecht goalie it is the first time he makes the pre-selection. Read more »

 02-03-2023 

The first team is well surrounded

The first team is well surrounded

OTHER Yesterday's open training session in Anderlecht allowed us to observe some members of the sporting and medical staff who are mainly in charge of the core of the A squad. Whether you know them or not, we think it would be interesting to give you an overview of these RSCA staff members.  Read more »

Anderlecht spoils its supporters at Lotto Park

Anderlecht spoils its supporters at Lotto Park

OTHER Brian Riemer called 25 players to the Lotto Park yesterday afternoon for an open training session. Good news on the pitch, Marco Kana gave everything during training. Hannes Delcroix is still in rehabilitation while Anders Dreyer was absent due to illness. Benito Raman, who had to drop out sick against Standard, was present.
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 01-03-2023 

Dutch national coach follows Verbruggen closely

Dutch national coach follows Verbruggen closely

OTHER At the end of this month, an international break is on the agenda. They also welcomed a new national coach in the Netherlands after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where Ronald Koeman took over from Louis Van Gaal. Koeman will announce his selection next Friday and that will also include Bart Verbruggen. Read more »