Standard Liège claimed a significant 2-0 victory over rivals Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League on February 1, 2026. The win at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne was a major result in the battle for European qualification, with Standard outperforming their more illustrious Brussels rivals. The home side set the tone early, pressing high and taking a deserved lead in the first half through a close-range finish. Anderlecht struggled to find any rhythm, and Standard sealed the three points with a second goal from a counter-attack in the final twenty minutes. Anderlecht's best chance came late, but the Standard goalkeeper produced a fine save to preserve his clean sheet. The victory propelled Standard up the league table and dealt a blow to Anderlecht's own ambitions. The Standard manager hailed the performance as a complete team effort, while the Anderlecht coach conceded his side was well-beaten on the day.