RFS showed that they are able not only to resist, but also to achieve a positive result in matches against favorites. RFS won the title ahead of schedule one round before the end of the Latvian championship. The team seized the lead from the first rounds and calmly brought the matter to its logical conclusion. The team’s attacking performance looks very impressive – 102 goals in 36 matches.
Anderlecht immediately declared their serious intentions to win a direct ticket to the playoffs. If the victories over Ferencvaros and Ludogorets can be attributed to ordinary, the success in the away game against Real Sociedad surprised many. The decisive play of the team so far absolutely does not correlate with the results in the Belgian championship. The fall stretch was a real disaster for the team. Because of the deplorable series without victories, head coach Riemer was sent into retirement. With the appointment of young Hubert, the situation has not improved – two wins in the last five games, including a defeat in a crucial match against Brugge.