Anderlecht had to go through three qualifying rounds, successively dismissing Hammarby, PAOK Salonika then Kaïrat Almaty, swept 6-0 over the two matches. In the Jupiler Pro League, Vitor Bruno’s club occupies seventh place with ten points in six days, but remains undefeated in its last three outings: a 1-0 success against Kortrijk by Danylo Sikan, a 0-0 against Genk, then a 1-0 victory in Mechelen thanks to Tawfik Bentayeb. Fourth in Belgium last season, Sporting sold Nathan De Cat to Hoffenheim and Nathan-Dylan Saliba to Villarreal.
Olympique Lyonnais was transferred to the Europa League after its elimination in the Champions League play-off against Fenerbahçe: after a 1-1 draw in Istanbul, Les Gones lost 2-1 at Groupama Stadium. Les Gones remain undefeated in Ligue 1, with eight points in four days: a 2-0 success at Toulouse, a 1-1 draw against Le Havre, a 3-1 victory against Auxerre and a 0-0 at Paris FC on Saturday. Fourth last season with 60 points, Paulo Fonseca’s club recorded the arrivals of Mads Bidstrup and Loïs Openda, on loan from Juventus.
The two clubs have faced each other four times, always in the Champions League. The last one dates back to August 2009, a play-off won by Lyon 5-1 then 3-1.
Anderlecht-OL broadcast: at what time and on which channel to watch the match?
The Anderlecht – OL match, first day of the Europa League league phase, will be played this Wednesday, September 16 at 9:00 p.m. at Lotto Park. The meeting is broadcast on CANAL+ FOOT. The Spaniard Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was designated with the whistle.
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