PSV survived a tough first half to beat Sparta Rotterdam 4-2 on Sunday to confirm themselves as 2023-24 Eredivisie champions. The victory meant that second-place Feyenoord could no longer catch PSV with the number of matches remaining. The goals were scored by Johan Bakayoko, Oliver Boscagli, and Jordan Teze, with the other goal being an own goal from a Sparta player.
PSV picked up a tough victory over Go Ahead Eagles on Friday night to continue their unbeaten run. Full-back Sergino Dest struck in the tenth minute for the match's only goal. The United States international started the match well, creating a chance for his fellow US international teammate Malik Tillman before scoring to give his side the lead. Dest received the ball on the wing from Oliver Boscagli and cut inside past two players before curling it into the far corner.
Vitesse picked up a big win against Excelsior in Rotterdam today to put themselves within two points of RKC Waalwijk in a relegation playoff spot. Nicolas Isimat-Mirin made up for his unnecessary red card a few weeks ago by scoring the winning goal in the 86th minute. Excelsior had taken the lead in the match through Lance Duijvenstein before Paxten Aaronsen had leveled.
Feyenoord made hard work of beating RKC at home on Sunday. RKC goalkeeper Ettienne Vaessen was sent off after 35 minutes of playing, but despite the numerical advantage, it took a late goal by Mats Wieffer to secure the win for the Rotterdammers. Arne Slot's side made the right start. Santiago Gimenez had a finish from close range headed off the line by RKC defender Dario van den Buijs after just four minutes played.