In the first round of the Champions League qualifiers, Royal Antwerp will visit RSC Anderlecht. The question is whether that match will be held behind closed doors or not. There is still uncertainty on this issue.
Anderlecht, along with Standard, had to appear before the German Football Association's disciplinary committee at the end of January. This is due to their behavior in the Clásico of December 7, 2023. The two teams were forced to play the match behind closed doors.
During the cup match, projectiles and pyrotechnic materials were thrown, which led to the match being stopped in the 85th minute. There were also disturbances in the corridors of the Lotto Park. In response, both clubs announced they would not have fans in attendance for inter-match matches until June 2025.
According to both teams, the punishment was disproportionate, but Standard eventually agreed and will play the match against OH Leuven on April 6 without fans. Anderlecht appealed the ruling.
Appeal causes postponement: against Antwerp with an audience
It's because of that profession The newspaper It is impossible to have a verdict this weekend. As a result, the match against Antwerp is certain to be played in attendance.
Will the Anderlecht match be played without fans and when? This is not yet clear. Here and there, fans and rights holders are already holding their breath – what if the last match is at home without an audience and that could still be important for the title?
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