AZ lost in the group stage of the Conference League at Aston Villa, the number five in the Premier League. It finished 2-1 in Birmingham due to a late winner by Ollie Watkins. AZ had no chance at the end of October in Alkmaar, losing 4-1 to Aston Villa, who are second behind Legia Warsaw in Group E, with both sides having 9 points after four games. AZ are on 3 points and will have to win their remaining matches against Zrinsjki Mostar (home) and Legia Warsaw (away) to have a chance of continuing in Europe. Manager Pascal Jansen’s side travel to Feyenoord on Sunday.
AZ Alkmaar was given a harsh dose of reality on Thursday evening against Aston Villa in the UEFA Conference League. The Alkmaarders were beaten 1-4, as the class difference between the two sides was clear for all to see. Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins, and John Mcginn were the goalscorers for Aston Villa. Ibrahim Sadiq got the consolation goal for AZ.
PSV continued their 100% record in the Eredivisie this season by beating Fortuna Sittard at home on Saturday. Goals from Guus Til, Andre Ramalho, and Johan Bakayoko gave Peter Bosz’s side the win. The Eindhovenaren broke the deadlock after 18 minutes. Hirving Lozano switched the ball to the other wing to Bakayoko, who crossed it first time for Til to knock it past Fortuna goalkeeper Ivor Pandur. The second goal came after 54 minutes. Ramalho, who has been criticized for his performances this season by Bosz, headed home from a corner by Joey Veerman.