Anderlecht faces a potential long trip in the Europa League play-offs. The Brussels side must first beat PAOK from Greece, but if successful, they will face Levski Sofia from Bulgaria or Kairat Almaty from Kazakhstan. The team finished last season in fourth place in the Jupiler Pro League with 25 points from 32 matches (13W-8D-11L).
What awaits Anderlecht?
The play-offs start next week. If Anderlecht beats PAOK, they will host Levski Sofia or travel to Kazakhstan. The team scored 48 goals and conceded 44 in the league, with a goal difference of +4.
How do the other Belgian clubs fare?
Union St. Gilloise plays against Bodø/Glimt and could then face Olympiakos or NEC Nijmegen. STVV will meet the winner of Omonia Nicosia or Lincoln Red Imps, while Gent takes on IFK Göteborg and then Hibernian or Shkëndija.
What does this mean for the future?
The play-offs will determine who advances to the group stage. Anderlecht's next match is at home against KV Mechelen on February 13, 2027, against the sixth-placed team in the league.
