Match report
PSV Eindhoven Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 in Eredivisie Clash
Sparta Rotterdam
0–2
FT
PSV Eindhoven
Apr 11, 2026
PSV Eindhoven overpowered Sparta Rotterdam in a crucial Eredivisie match, securing a 2-0 victory. R. Pepi opened the scoring with a fine finish in the first half, followed by I. Saibari's decisive goal in the second half. Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards, PSV's clinical finishing and disciplined defense were the deciding factors.
Key Facts
- • R. Pepi scored the first goal at the 45+1 minute.
- • I. Saibari netted the second goal at the 80th minute.
- • PSV Eindhoven received five yellow cards, including one for R. Flamingo and another for G. Til.
- • Sparta Rotterdam had three substitutions, with S. Mito and M. Kleijn coming on early in the second half.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 Joël Drommel (G)
- 2 Shurandy Sambo (D)
- 3 Marvin Young (D)
- 4 Teo Quintero (D)
- 5 Mike Kleijn (D)
- 7 Ayoni Santos (M)
- 6 Julian Baas (M)
- 8 Joshua Kitolano (M)
- 11 Shunsuke Mito (M)
- 10 Vito van Crooij (F)
- 9 Tobias Lauritsen (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Casper Terho
- 15 Giannino Vianello
- 18 Pelle Clement
- 19 Milan Zonneveld
- 12 Saïd Bakari
- 13 Jonathan de Guzman
- 21 Alwande Roaldsoy
- 30 Pascal Kuiper
- 16 Patrick van Aanholt
- 20 Filip Bednarek
- 14 Bruno Martins Indi
- 17 Jens Toornstra
PSV Eindhoven
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 32 Matěj Kovář (G)
- 25 Kiliann Sildillia (D)
- 6 Ryan Flamingo (D)
- 3 Yarek Gasiorowski (D)
- 17 Mauro Júnior (D)
- 20 Guus Til (M)
- 31 Noah Fernandez (M)
- 34 Ismael Saibari (M)
- 10 Paul Wanner (F)
- 9 Ricardo Pepi (F)
- 5 Ivan Perisic (F)
Substitutes
- 35 Joel Van Den Berg
- 11 Couhaib Driouech
- 21 Myron Boadu
- 19 Esmir Bajraktarević
- 38 Fabian Merién
- 27 Dennis Man
- 1 Nick Olij
- 24 Niek Schiks
Timeline
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1' PSV Eindhoven Var · Goal Disallowed - handballYarek Gasiorowski
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7' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow CardR. Flamingo
Tripping
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21' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardT. Quintero
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40' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow CardG. Til
Tripping
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45'+1 PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal GoalR. Pepi · Assist: G. Til
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58' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Mito · On: C. Terho
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60' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow CardN. Fernandez
Holding
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64' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Kleijn · On: G. Vianello
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65' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow CardP. Wanner
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70' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1Off: Ivan Perišić · On: C. Driouech
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70' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Fernandez · On: J. van den Berg
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73' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow CardJ. van den Berg
Foul
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77' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow CardKiliann Sildillia
Foul
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80' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal GoalI. Saibari · Assist: C. Driouech
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81' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Santos · On: P. Clement
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81' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Sambo · On: S. Bakari
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81' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Baas · On: M. Zonneveld
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82' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Saibari · On: M. Boadu
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82' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Pepi · On: E. Bajraktarevic
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87' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Flamingo · On: Fabian Merién
Match Stats
| Stat | Sparta Rotterdam | PSV Eindhoven |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 89% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 17 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 345 | 570 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 1.16 | 1.94 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 7 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 277 | 508 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ R. Pepi's goal at the 45+1 minute settled the nerves and gave PSV Eindhoven a crucial lead at halftime.
- ▸ I. Saibari's goal in the 80th minute sealed the victory, despite Sparta Rotterdam making multiple substitutions to try and change the game's momentum.