KAA Gent defeats RSC Anderlecht 4-0 in Jupiler Pro League

KAA Gent secured a dominant 4-0 victory over RSC Anderlecht at the Planet Group Arena, maintaining their position at the top of the Jupiler Pro League. Abdelkahar Kadri opened the scoring in the 14th minute following an assist from Araujo, who also contributed three assists during the match.

Anderlecht faced significant tactical criticism following the loss. Analysts Hein Vanhaezebrouck and Peter Vandenbempt questioned coach Vitor Bruno’s decisions, specifically citing a high defensive line that left the team vulnerable to Gent’s attacks and questionable midfield selections. The defeat leaves Anderlecht nine points behind the league leaders, significantly impacting their title aspirations.

Gent manager Rik De Mil emphasized the need for realism despite the large margin of victory, noting that while the team remains focused on a top-four finish and European qualification, there is still room for improvement. The match also featured controversy when a heavy challenge by Gent’s Léo Pétrot resulted only in a yellow card after a VAR review, a decision that drew protests from the home crowd.