TRANSFERS Yari Verschaeren may be in his final months in Brussels. The midfielder still has no prospect of a contract extension. According to Het Nieuwsblad, the club is very unlikely to make a new offer. Verschaeren's performances are reportedly no longer commensurate with his salary, which is among the club's highest. There hasn't been much interest from domestic or international clubs. Read more »
GAMES On Tuesday, October 28, at 8:30 PM, Anderlecht will play against KVK Ninove in the first round of the Belgian Cup. The match will take place at Lotto Park. Given the school holidays, this is an ideal opportunity for families to catch a match. Tickets are available for €10. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, a VIP package is available. This includes dinner at Le Ket restaurant and a business seat for €125 (excluding VAT). Read more »
DAMES 15-year-old Esthée Maerschalck has signed her first professional contract with RSCA Women, running until 2028. She was trained at Olsa Brakel, where she played with the boys up to the U15 level. Her impressive performances haven't gone unnoticed: she was selected for the Red Flames' U17 team and participated in the summer pre-season with the RSCA Women first team. Maerschalck, who plays for RSCA Women B this season, has already scored five goals in eight matches. Read more »
Nathan de Cat is becomiing a key player for Anderlecht at a young age. The youngster still has a contract in Brussels until 2027. However, given his rapid development, Anderlecht wants to avoid having to sell De Cat next year to avoid a potential free transfer in 2027. Read more »
Ali Maamar's strong performances at the World Cup have prompted international clubs to follow the defender. Clubs such as Olympique Marseille and FC Torino are reportedly closely monitoring the player with a view to a transfer. Read more »
On October 23, 2013, Anderlecht was completely dismantled in the Champions League by PSG, or more precisely by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The striker scored no less than four goals (with Cavani adding the fifth), including several world-class strikes. Among them was a goal scored behind his standing leg, and another where he blasted the ball from over 25 meters, hitting the top corner with incredible power. He received a standing ovation from the home crowd - something few Anderlecht opponents can claim. Ibrahimovic later called it a magical moment. He was surprised by the applause from the home fans but applauded back to the crowd after the final whistle.
Anderlecht finished bottom of the group that season with only one point. PSG topped the group ahead of Olympiakos. Benfica finished third and moved on to the Europa League. Purple and white conceded quite a few goals during that campaign, with the home match against the Parisians standing out. At home against Benfica, there could have been more: Anderlecht took the lead, but a goal from Matic and an own goal by Mbemba put the Portuguese side ahead. Bruno equalised, but in the final minute, the Lisbon club snatched the win. The only point came away at — indeed — PSG. Demy de Zeeuw gave Anderlecht the lead halfway through the second half, but the inevitable Zlatan soon levelled. Read more »
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