The newspapers this morning are full of news about PSV's victory over BATE Borisov. The editors of PSV Media collected this news and put it together in an overview.
PSV belongs to European elite again
With a handsome win at BATE Borisov, PSV took a big step toward a spot in the Champions League. According to the Eindhovens Dagblad, PSV has one and a half legs in the group stage.
'My phone was soon on fire'
Donyell Malen already created a furor with Young PSV last season, writes the Eindhovens Dagblad. Yesterday he was of great value for PSV's first team with his winning goal in Borisov. "My phone is pretty much on fire," he commented, among other things. "It's incredibly nice that we're winning here. We are not going to give it away now," he sounded determined.
PSV wins European away game for first time in 4 years
Although PSV still nearly reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in the 2015-2016 season, Tuesday night's away win was only the club's first away victory in an international game in nearly four years. At BATE Borisov, PSV snatched victory in a blood-curdling final stage: 2-3.
Bingo in Borisov
PSV has taken a huge step toward the main tournament of the Champions League. The reigning national champion cannot give away the starting position (2-3) they earned against BATE Borisov next week in Eindhoven. Substitute Donyell Malen headed coach Mark van Bommel's team to a late but deserved victory. Malen saved PSV from a major setback in the 89th minute, because BATE had just equalized out of nowhere via another substitute Aleksandr Hleb (ex-Arsenal and FC Barcelona). That Malen less than a minute later still ensured an Eindhoven victory, fitted into a crazy evening. Read the full article from De Telegraaf via Blendle.
PSV debutant in line with Romario and Ronaldo
Donyell Malen experienced a memorable European debut in the PSV shirt on Tuesday night. With his first ball contact, the 19-year-old striker delivered an important 2-3 victory over BATE Borisov in the playoffs of the preliminary round Champions League. The return is next Wednesday in Eindhoven. With his goal, Malen joined a nice list. PSV Stats knows that he is the 22nd PSV player to score an immediate goal on his European debut for the Eindhoven club. In the past, the likes of Romario, Ronaldo and Luc Nilis succeeded, De Telegraaf knows.
Lozano involved in 30 goals
Hirving Lozano continues to amaze in the service of PSV, according to De Telegraaf. Adding his stunning goal on visit to BATE Borisov in the Champions League playoffs, the 23-year-old Mexican has been involved in 30 goals in 38 games on behalf of PSV. Adding his stunning goal on visit to BATE Borisov in the Champions League playoffs, the 23-year-old Mexican has been involved in 30 goals in 38 games on behalf of PSV.
PSV's 50th European year
As the last Dutch club, PSV started its European season yesterday. It is also an anniversary for the Brabanders, the Algemeen Dagblad knows: the fiftieth year with a European Cup match. PSV made its debut in 1955 against Rapid Wien, in the then Europe Cup 1 tournament. The club took the place of national champion Willem II, which waived participation. The meeting with BATE Borisov was the 339th match in the series, according to the newspaper.
Champions League shines for PSV after excellent recovery (2-3) against Bate Borisov
PSV can already see the light above the Champions League stage through the cracks. It just needs to throw open the door to the sporting and financial Valhalla of club football. That could still be quite difficult, next week in Eindhoven, because the football in the playoffs against BATE Borisov on Tuesday was too shaky to feel confident, is the analysis of the Volkskrant. A terrible first half hour was followed by an excellent recovery, ending with a win for PSV: 2-3. Read the full analysis here.