dailyloe.com – On May 14, 2023, RSC Anderlecht and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise will clash in the Croky Cup Final at the national Stade Roi Baudouin. This match marks a significant moment in Belgian football, as it is the first time these two rival clubs will meet in the final after 70 editions of the domestic cup.
Historically, both clubs have had distinct periods of success, with Union experiencing a resurgence in recent years. Union, which plays in a stadium with a capacity of about 10,000, has seen a notable revival since a takeover by Tony Bloom, who is also the chairman of Brighton in the Premier League.
According to experienced Belgian writer Kurt Deswert, this resurgence has brought genuine rivalry back between the clubs. He stated, “For the first time in nearly 115 years, there was once again genuine rivalry between Anderlecht and Union Saint-Gilloise.” The historical ties between the two clubs remain strong, and their competition for titles and cups illustrates Brussels’ status as a key football capital in Europe.
