The 2016-17 campaign delivered a triumphant return to glory for Anderlecht as the Purple and White clinched a Belgian league record 34th First Division A title, their first in three years. Spearheading the charge was the prolific Polish striker Łukasz Teodorczyk, whose league-leading 22 goals proved utterly decisive in a campaign built on a strong second-half surge and the emergence of talents like Youri Tielemans. It was a standout year of resilience under manager René Weiler, culminating in the championship and securing a coveted UEFA Champions League group stage spot.