PSV Champions League: Path to the Quarter Finals

A Season of Triumphs and Challenges

PSV Eindhoven's journey in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League has been a tale of triumphs and challenges. The Dutch giants qualified for the group stage after overcoming Galatasaray in the third qualifying round and then securing a third-place finish in Group B behind Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

In the group stage, PSV faced a tough challenge against Serie A powerhouses Inter Milan. The Dutch side managed to hold Inter to a 1-1 draw at home but ultimately lost the away fixture 2-0. Against Bayern Munich, PSV pushed the German champions to their limits, earning a 1-1 draw in Munich and losing narrowly by a score of 2-1 in Eindhoven.

Navigating the Knockout Stages

Despite finishing third in their group, PSV's impressive performances earned them a place in the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-offs. They faced Spanish side Sevilla and emerged victorious, winning 2-0 at home and drawing 0-0 away to advance to the round of 16.

In the round of 16, PSV faced a formidable opponent in Arsenal. The first leg in London ended in a 1-1 draw, with PSV's Erick Gutierrez scoring a crucial away goal. In the second leg in Eindhoven, PSV produced a stunning performance to defeat Arsenal 2-0, with goals from Luuk de Jong and Joey Veerman sending them to the quarter-finals.

A Historic Achievement

PSV's qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals is a historic achievement for the club. It is the first time they have reached this stage of the competition since the 2006-07 season.