Family divide on Maarten’s mind

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Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

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Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

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Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

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Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

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Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

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Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

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Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.

Family divide on Maarten’s mind

admin

Martens’ family were all supporters of the Belgian giants, where he spent 12 years as a youth player before relocating to Holland.

Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg will be the first time the 27-year-old has faced his former club and he said: “Obviously, this is a game I look forward to.

“I had 12 years at Anderlecht playing football in the youth ranks. Playing against the club will always be a bit special.

“But it’s not that I want to beat RSCA more than another team.

“My family were already supporters of the Brussels club even before I played there.

“Of course, that feeling changed over the years a bit, but they are still supporters.”

Thursday’s game will see resurgent AZ try to beat an Anderlecht side who qualified from the Europa League group phase with a 100% record.

The Jupiler League leaders were the only team to win all their matches and were top scorers with 18 goals.

They also boast an impressive record against teams from neighbouring Holland, winning eight and losing just two of their 12 meetings with Dutch clubs, including four away victories.

They were actually unbeaten in those fixtures until last season, when they lost both home and away to Ajax at the same stage of the Europa League.

And their record is likely to be under threat again in this year’s two-legged affair against an AZ side who were the draw specialists of the group phase.

Gertjan Verbeek’s men won just one of their six Group G games but five successive stalemates were just enough to seal their progress.

Since then, they have rediscovered the art of winning and lie level on points with PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie.

Anderlecht’s ominous form has continued since they reached the knockout stage, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches seeing them hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Jupiler League.