For the third time this season, PSV beat Ajax. In the Philips Stadium, Ruud van Nistelrooij's team was far too strong for the Amsterdammers with 3-0. The second place has been conquered, but next week already awaits the cup final, the Head Coach also knows.
The same but even better
"We now know what it takes to win against Ajax. They have characters in the team who are motivated to the bone to come up with the right response. So in the cup final we have to do the same but even better," Ruud told a packed press room.
Top performance
The former top striker was very pleased with his team's performance, "I saw a unity. We defended together and played with energy. That struck a chord with the supporters and vice versa. We used our qualities. Everyone delivered a top performance, the players, the bench and the supporters. "
Final is a whole different game
Xavi Simons, who just turned twenty, had a nice share in the victory with a goal and an assist. The midfielder, who played from the flank today, also looks ahead to the cup final: "Next week is a whole different game. In a final you play directly for a prize, which is different. We shouldn't underestimate them."