The 2021-22 campaign was a season of soaring ambition and consolidation for Anderlecht as The Purple and White, under club legend Vincent Kompany, secured a vital 3rd-place finish in the First Division A. Leading the charge was the Bayern Munich loanee Joshua Zirkzee, whose 16 league goals proved crucial in a campaign built on attacking flair and a strong run to the Belgian Cup Final, where they finished as runners-up. It was a successful year that marked the club's return to the European qualification spots and provided renewed hope for a sustained title challenge.