The slogan “In Youth we Trust”, launched by Vincent Kompany, Marc Coucke and Michael Verschueren when Kompany returned to the RSC Anderlecht, saw many young talents of Neerpede joining the first team, sometimes without adequate preparation. This initiative, although ambitious, was marked by mixed successes. Some young players such as Jérémy Doku, Julien Duranville and Albert Sambi Lokonga quickly broke through and won dream transfers, while others, such as Arnstad, Colaassin, Lissens, Lutonda, El Kababri and Dewaele, failed to win and struggled to reach the Belgian top 6. Coach Kompany showed patience and confidence in players such as Marco Kana and Killian Sardella, who finally managed to flourish, Kana even becoming a key player on the Belgian national team.

The Union Saint-Gilloise had a resounding success in its match against the Ajax in Eindhoven, a feat that aroused the emotion of President Alex Muzio. He expressed his willingness to become a pillar of Belgian football and thanked Anderlecht for using their Lotto Park stadium for their home games, a financially advantageous solution. Captain Chris Burgess, despite a foot injury, played a crucial role in the victory, causing a penalty and being ruthless in the duels. He highlighted the exceptional performance of the team, especially the defensive strength and the contribution of the attackers, while anticipating a tough match against Newcastle.

The experience of the Union Saint-Gilloise in Eindhoven was a moment of pride and gratitude for the club and its supporters. President Muzio stressed the importance of this victory for the future of Belgian football and expressed his gratitude to Anderlecht. The club is aware of the need to build a new stadium to host European meetings and continues to work with Anderlecht to use their infrastructure. The victory against the Ajax is a strong signal of the Union’s ability to compete with major European clubs, and the club is determined to take advantage of this opportunity to make itself known on the international scene.