PSV Eindhoven Win Eredivisie Title for 26th Time After Thrilling Season

PSV Eindhoven won their 26th Eredivisie title by beating Sparta Rotterdam 3-1. It was a nail-biting final day in one of the most exciting title races in Dutch football.

WHAT HAPPENED?

PSV were crowned Dutch champions with a 3-1 victory over Sparta. Ivan Perisic put PSV ahead, but Sparta tied the game through Gjivai Zechiël. Luuk de Jong restored PSV’s advantage after the restart, and Malik Tillman scored again late on to secure the win.

PSV finished with 79 points, one more than rivals Ajax. Ajax had been nine points clear at the top with five games remaining but faltered, allowing PSV to snatch the title from their bitter rivals.

SEASON OVERVIEW AND KEY PERFORMANCES

PSV secured the title with seven consecutive victories to overturn a sizeable deficit to Ajax, showing resilience to fight back after losing to their rivals earlier in the season. Ajax lost two games and drew two more to throw away their advantage, with PSV led by de Jong and Tillman down the stretch. PSV’s 79 points were enough to beat Ajax’s 78 to the crown, showing a competitive spirit at the top of the Eredivisie.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR PSV EINDHOVEN?

With the Eredivisie crown lifted, PSV can now prepare for next season’s Champions League group stage with the aim of performing at home and abroad. Ajax will reflect on an historic collapse and look to rebuild. PSV’s next competitive game will be the Dutch Super Cup clash, with a back-to-back Eredivisie title secured.