Anderlecht faces Ajax in the Europa League. The draw for the eighth finals has given the Belgian club an interesting opponent.

What happened?

Anderlecht won against Hajduk Split on Thursday and qualified for the second round of the Europa League.

The team of coach Vincent Kompany won 1-3 and put themselves on the map for the next round.

How did the players and coaches react?

Frank de Boer, the coach of Ajax, thinks that his team has a good chance to move on. 'Nice and close', he said. 'We are certainly not without a chance. This will be a fun game.'

What's next?

Anderlecht is currently in 4th place in the Jupiler Pro League with 33 points from 40 games. The recent form is LWDDL. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th | | Points | 33 | | Games played | 40 | | Recent form | LWDDL | The last game of Anderlecht was against Union St. Gilloise on May 24, 2026, where the team lost 5-1.

What does this mean for Anderlecht?

The game against Ajax is an important test for Anderlecht. The team must prove itself and show that it is a serious candidate for the next round of the Europa League.