Feyenoord won the Rotterdam derby on Saturday as they beat Excelsior 4-2 in the Van Donge & De Row stadium. Santiago Gimenez ended his poor run of form with a hat trick to help Arne Slot’s side to the win. The visitors took the lead after just six minutes when Igor Paixao’s perfect cross was met by Gimenez at the back post, who only had to make contact with the ball to get the goal.
Feyenoord picked up a vital victory on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League against Lazio. The reigning Eredivisie champions beat Lazio 3-1 after goals by Santiago Gimenez and Ramiz Zerrouki. Arne Slot started the match with Ramiz Zerrouki in midfield. His side had an open spot in the midfield as Calvin Stengs was moved to the wing to replace Yankubah Minteh.
Feyenoord won the away match at PEC Zwolle convincingly and recovered from the loss against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Arne Slot’s side won 2-0 in Zwolle. Santiago Gimenez scored both goals for the Rotterdammers.
Feyenoord won their sixth match in a row on Saturday in de Kuip against Go Ahead Eagles. The Rotterdammers won 3-1 due to goals from Yankubah Minteh, Calvin Stengs, and Santiago Gimenez.