Anderlecht and Standard Liège have a historic rivalry known as the "Clasico," which is considered one of the biggest and most intense matches in Belgian football.
Anderlecht's home stadium is the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, while Standard Liège plays their home matches at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne.
Both clubs have a strong youth academy system, which has produced many talented players who have gone on to have successful careers in Belgium and abroad.
Anderlecht and Standard Liège have regularly competed in European competitions, with Anderlecht winning the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1976 and Standard Liège reaching the final of the European Cup in 1982.
The most recent meeting between Anderlecht and Standard Liège took place on October 3, 2021, with Anderlecht winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from striker Lukas Nmecha.