Mission: Clásico

The season is coming to an end and the Pro League calendar is giving us the gift of a succulent Standard vs Anderlecht 3 matchdays away from the end of the championship. Pressure, suspense and sparks on the horizon!

A reassured Standard

After two consecutive defeats, Leko’s men completely reversed their momentum by getting their first victory since 2013 at the Jan Breydel Stadium in the Pro League.

Following Tzolis’ exclusion, the Reds reacted perfectly, mixing character and Ivan Leko’s tactical masterclass to finally win 1-2. A victory as important mentally as in the numbers.

Standard is mathematically outside the Play-Downs zone and is guaranteed to at least play in the Europe Playoffs. Following KAA Gent's draw, only 3 points separate the two teams who both have a difficult schedule for the last 3 matches.

So it’s a supercharged Standard with everything to win who will welcome the mauves to the Enfer de Sclessin this Sunday. Moreover, they will be vengeful after the 3-0 defeat they suffered in Brussels at the start of the season.

Anderlecht riddled with doubt

The mauve team are in the dog house. The team from Brussels could be coming off one of the worst weeks of their season combining elimination from the Europa League against Fenerbahçe and defeat in the Brussels derby against Union.

Fans are starting to get frustrated and David Hubert’s unconvincing interview after the debacle against Union did nothing to reassure fans and players alike.

So it will be all or nothing for the Mauves who could fall further or bounce back in the best way against their historic enemy.

As for the leaderboard, Brussels must win if they don't want to be too far behind the top three and catch up with their chasers.

So, it’s a high-stakes Clásico that awaits where two teams in opposite moods will play and we can count on Sclessin to ensure a hell-raising atmosphere.

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