The second round of the Champions’ Play-Offs starts on Sunday and no decision has been made yet in the title battle. RSC Anderlecht remains in the lead. But Union SG was finally able to get back together and Club Brugge in particular is in top form.
In recent months, Union was logically put forward as the biggest title favorite. But the winner of the regular competition dropped completely after a dramatic 0 out of 12. With the victory on the field against Antwerp FC, the Unionists seem to have recovered at the right time.
Due to Union’s poor start, RSC Anderlecht was now able to take over the leading position. The Purple & White were able to present a perfect report in the home games so far. But the game played was certainly not always convincing, and the record champion has lost all his duels away from home for the time being.
And in the meantime, Club Brugge has also maneuvered itself back into the title race. With 13 out of 15, Blauw-Zwart has had a great first round. Since Nicky Hayen took over as interim coach, the Bruges machine is running smoothly again and the strong players are once again reaching their desired level.
Nevertheless, analyst Frank Boeckx thinks it is still a bit early to declare Club the title favorite. “We also thought that about Union during the regular competition. And after 4 matchdays also about KRC Genk, but that is now back to 7 points. Club is very strong and has the most complete selection. But European football can do them a disservice” , it sounds SudPresse.
Very difficult program
With the latter, Boeckx obviously points to the semi-finals of the Conference League against ACF Fiorentina. These are completed in the middle of the title battle and naturally cause extra fatigue in the legs. “Club has to complete three trips in one week, to Genk, Fiorentina and Antwerp. And they still have to visit Anderlecht. It is no coincidence that they are in the lead and have the best assets,” he still gives the favorite role to his ex -club.
