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The club was founded in 1908, first reached the highest level in Belgian football in 1921-22, and have been playing in the first division since 1935-36. They won their first major trophy after World War II, with a championship win in 1946-47. Since then, they have never finished outside the top six of the Belgian first division. They are #12 in the all time List of UEFA club competition winners. Anderlecht are currently ranked 45th in the 2010 UEFA team ranking. In 1986, they achieved their best UEFA ranking with a joint first place with Juventus FC. Anderlecht have been playing their home matches in the Astrid Park in the municipality of Anderlecht since 1917. Their current stadium, Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, was first opened in 1983, and replaced the former Emile Versé Stadium. They play in purple and white outfits. They have long-standing rivalries with Club Brugge, Standard Liège and FC Brussels. |