Brussels' UEL floodlights await us!

Date

04.11.2026

Preview of the Game

With four points in the bank and plenty of firepower on the field, our Red Bulls are set to enter the decisive phase of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at 6:45 p.m. In their away match in Belgium, our boys will be looking to take the next big step toward the knockout rounds while keeping the Belgian record champions at bay.

In any case, the momentum is there. Following the 1-0 win in Sofia and the intense 2-2 battle in Celje, our team showed exactly the kind of enthusiasm on the field in Sunday’s league match that it also needs on the international stage. With a resounding 5-1 victory over Lustenau, the offense got off to a flying start and gained plenty of confidence ahead of the trip to Belgium.

There, however, they’ll face an opponent that has woken up just in time. After two early setbacks, Anderlecht got back in the race for the knockout stage on the last matchday with a 3-0 away win at Jagiellonia Bialystok. Domestically, things are also back on track under 43-year-old Portuguese coach Vitor Bruno: Over the weekend, the Violets swept KVC Westerlo off the field with a 4-1 victory and climbed to fifth place in the Jupiler Pro League.

So everything is set for a true test of character in the cauldron that is RSC Anderlecht. The match will be broadcast on Canal+. You can also follow the game for free on RBS Match Radio and our live ticker.

Personnel

The following players remain sidelined: Enrique Aguilar (thigh), Kevin Boma (calf), Sota Kitano (ankle), John Mellberg (thigh), Justin Omoregie (ankle), Dominik Schmid (knee), and Nikolas Veratschnig (knee).

It remains to be seen whether Jesper Lindstrom (thigh) and Damir Redzic (hip) will be able to play.

Statements

Danny Röhl

Anderlecht shares some similarities with us, as they have a young, fast, and skilled team. For us, the key to this matchup will be staying focused and playing consistently throughout the entire game. If we can do that, we’ll be able to bring something home from Brussels.

Yorbe Vertessen

I think this will be a matchup between two strong teams that can play at a similarly high level. And I know that we’ll win the game if we push ourselves to the limit. But we’re well aware of how strong Anderlecht can be, because we’ve analyzed them very thoroughly in the run-up to the match. Personally, I’m really looking forward to the game in Brussels because it’s very close to my home. Once again, many of my family members and friends will be there. That gives me extra motivation.