Anderlecht is set for their second European match of the season. The team of coach Vitor Bruno awaits PAOK Saloniki in the third and last qualifying round of the Europa League. RSCA shifts the favorite role to the Greek opponent, but is eager. "We came here to win." The competition begins next weekend, but Anderlecht is already set for their second European match of the season. RSCA knocked out Hammarby in the second qualifying round and now faces PAOK in Greece. After the 3-1 home win last week against Sweden, Anderlecht has regained its confidence. "It was a wonderful feeling to win like that, but we are quickly back on our feet, also thanks to the staff", says Enric Llansana. "We can't wait to start this match. The further you get, the harder the opponent naturally becomes." "We expect a lot of atmosphere in Greece, but we have tried to train for that. For young players, European competition is always special and it's nice to get a chance in such a stadium." We come here to win. Yes, we are a young team, but I feel that everyone is hungry and we will do our best. RSCA indeed has a very young core. Llansana is even one of the more experienced players at 25 years old. "We come here to win. Yes, we are a young team, but I feel that everyone is hungry and we will do our best." Coach Vitor Bruno realizes that experience is a decisive factor. "It's a detail, but an important one. They have five players under 24 years old, while we have almost the opposite." "This club always competes for the title and they are used to playing matches like these. We are working to be able to do this more often." "It will be demanding, but we have tried to prepare ourselves as well as possible", says the Portuguese, who was asked who the favorite is now. "If someone has to be the favorite, then it's PAOK. Just because of what I've explained. Their experience." Bruno also named Hammarby as the favorite last week, something that was not appreciated from Anderlecht's point of view. "Let's be clear: I wasn't bluffing." "I said that then because they were already seasoned and had played many more matches. Now that's not the case with PAOK and we start on equal footing." Anderlecht is currently 14 points behind leader Union St. Gilloise in the Jupiler Pro League. In the competition, Anderlecht is currently 4th with 25 points. The team has scored 48 goals and conceded 44 goals this season. The next competitive match for Anderlecht is against KV Mechelen on February 13, 2027.
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Anderlecht to strike back in Europe: 'We came here to win'
Anderlecht is set for their second European match of the season. The team of coach Vitor Bruno awaits PAOK Saloniki in the third and last qualifying round of the Europa League.
