PSV Eindhoven Secures 27th Dutch Title as Feyenoord Settles for Draw
PSV Eindhoven celebrated their 27th Dutch championship on Sunday, securing the title with five matches remaining in the season. This milestone was confirmed after Feyenoord, currently in second place, played to a 0-0 draw with Volendam. PSV Eindhoven maintained a commanding 17-point lead at the top of the table, bouncing back from two consecutive defeats to achieve a thrilling 4-3 victory against Utrecht on Saturday. The team, under the management of Peter Bosz, demonstrated dominance in this season’s title race, having dropped only four points before the winter break. This victory marks PSV's third consecutive title, a feat the club last accomplished in 2008. In contrast, Feyenoord, who were the champions in 2023 under former coach Arne Slot, now managing at Liverpool, has seen their title reign come to an end. Meanwhile, Ajax, currently sitting fifth, has not lifted the trophy in four years. With this latest championship, PSV Eindhoven secures a spot in next season's Champions League league phase. In other league news, St Pauli faced a setback in their fight against relegation, held to a 1-1 draw at Union Berlin. Mathias Pereira Lage scored a stunning first-half goal for the visitors, but Andrej Ilic equalized shortly after the break. The draw leaves St Pauli in a precarious position, third from the bottom and one point behind Cologne, who are set to play later against Eintracht Frankfurt. With six matches left in the season, Union Berlin currently sits in 10th place, seven points clear of St Pauli.
Source: The Guardian Sport - 2026-04-05