Antwerp

Founded in 1880, group-stage debutants in 2023 who beat Barcelona.

Royal Antwerp are a Belgian club from the city of Antwerp, founded in 1880, who play in the Belgian Pro League.

Quick Facts

Club: Royal Antwerp
Full name: Royal Antwerp Football Club
Nickname: The Great Old, The Reds
Founded: 1880
Owner: Paul Gheysens, nl
Chairman: Paul Gheysens
Manager: Marvin Compper
Ground: Bosuilstadion

Lore & Background

Antwerp reached the Champions League group stage for the first time on 30 August 2023. That 2023-24 campaign ended with a 3-2 win over Barcelona at the Bosuilstadion, the club's first victory in the competition.

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