Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht

Royale Union SG delivered another statement at the Dudenpark, brushing aside Anderlecht 3-0 in a Brussels derby settled well before half-time. Union pressed high from the first whistle and extended their remarkable unbeaten home run against Anderlecht that stretches back to 1972. Besfort Zeneli opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a close-range finish, before Mateo Biondic doubled the lead right on the stroke of half-time with an effort that deflected in off a defender. Anderlecht pushed for a way back after the restart but couldn't break through, and Raul Florucz sealed the win in the 81st minute after cutting inside. Yellow cards went to Sylla and Mac Allister for Union, and Biancone and Kana for Anderlecht. The result lifts Union to fifth with 7 points from three games, exactly the response needed after a goalless draw previously. Anderlecht slip to 11th after a second defeat in three matches, still unable to shake their curse at Union's ground.