PSV Eindhoven secured a significant victory in the Eredivisie and is now turning its attention to the start of the Champions League. Peter Bosz's side defeated arch-rivals Ajax 3-1 in Amsterdam last Saturday, a result that keeps the club in second place in the league with 13 points from five matches.
How did PSV start the match against Ajax?
According to reporters from FrontRowSoccer.com, Ricardo Pepi opened the scoring after just five minutes. The American striker headed home a cross from Ruben van Bommel for his third league goal of the season. Ajax equalised through Tolu Arokodare, but PSV regrouped. Just before half-time, Lutsharel Geertruida restored the lead for the Eindhoven side with a well-placed header. Ajax searched for an equaliser in the second half but could not find one. In stoppage time, substitute Esmir Bajraktarević sealed the final score at 1-3. Sergino Dest played the full match at right-back for the winners. This victory was PSV's first away win at Ajax since November 2022.
What does this win mean for the title race?
The win in the classic keeps PSV close to the top of the Eredivisie. The club is currently in second place, two points behind leaders AZ Alkmaar. Analysis from Roundtable.io suggests PSV benefited from Ajax not being fully settled, with several new players still adapting. The stability within the PSV squad is seen as a major advantage in this early phase of the season. The team has a goal difference of +12, having scored 18 goals and conceded six. The coming weeks will show if this advantage holds, especially with a busy schedule ahead. Fans can follow the current standings on our site.
How is the preparation for Shakhtar Donetsk shaping up?
PSV begins its UEFA Champions League group stage campaign on Thursday with a home match against Shakhtar Donetsk. According to data from UEFA.com, the clubs last met in the 2024/25 season, when PSV won 3-2 in Eindhoven after a late comeback. Ricardo Pepi scored the winner in the 95th minute on that occasion. PSV will hope to break a negative streak on matchday one; the club has lost its opening Champions League fixture in each of the last five seasons. Its last opening day home win was in 2015 against Manchester United. The full European fixtures are available online.
What are the next steps for PSV?
After the European clash with Shakhtar, PSV returns to Eredivisie action. The next league match is an away fixture against NEC Nijmegen, scheduled for November 22. NEC currently sits ninth in the table. It is an important match in the run-up to the winter break. With an unbeaten record and a solid defence, PSV has laid a strong foundation. The squad, which fans can view on our squad page, appears ready for the dual challenge domestically and in Europe. The match in Nijmegen kicks off at 20:00.
