On matchday 1 of the Champions’ Play-off, Royal Antwerp will visit RSC Anderlecht. The question is whether that match will have to take place behind closed doors or not. There is still uncertainty about that case.
Anderlecht, together with Standard, had to appear before the Disciplinary Committee of the KBVB at the end of January. This for their behavior in the Clasico of December 7, 2023. Both teams were forced to play a match behind closed doors.
During the cup match, projectiles and pyrotechnic material were thrown and the match had to be stopped in the 85th minute. There were also disturbances in the corridors of the Lotto Park. In response, both clubs announced that they will no longer bring away fans to mutual matches until June 2025.
According to both teams, the punishment is out of proportion, but Standard ultimately agreed and will play the match against OH Leuven on April 6 without supporters. Anderlecht did appeal against the ruling.
Appeal causes postponement: against Antwerp with an audience
It is because of that profession The newspapaer It is impossible that there will be a ruling this coming weekend. As a result, the match against Antwerp will certainly be played with supporters.
Whether and when an Anderlecht match will be played without fans? That is not yet clear. Here and there, fans and rights holders are already holding their breath – what if the last home game is one without an audience and that could still be important for the title?
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