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Erik ten Hag was described as a guardian of the Dutch school, associated with adventure and courage. The discussion came during a week featuring attention to the Champions League matches Porto–PSV and Real Betis–Feyenoord, ahead of PSV’s Sunday match against Feyenoord.
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PSV lost 2-1 away to ADO Den Haag in the Eredivisie after playing more than half the match with 10 men. Sven Mijnans gave PSV the lead, but was sent off before half-time after receiving a second yellow card. Juho Kilo equalised for ADO, and Matěj Šín scored the winner shortly before the final whistle.
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A series of Kick-off football podcast episodes discussed the Dutch national team, the Dutch junior team and the workload and injuries affecting internationals. The episodes also considered players including Jorrel Hato and Mexx Meerdink, national coach Xavi’s tactics, and the KNVB’s approach to developing young talent. Later episodes focused on club football, including Feyenoord’s European form, Ajax’s poor results and coaching situation, PSV’s performance in Europe, and the development of Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa. The podcast also discussed Clarence Seedorf’s appointment as coach of Brazilian club Corinthians, Lionel Messi’s international farewell, Dušan Tadić’s interview, and refereeing decisions in the Feyenoord–AZ match. The latest episode examined a notable penalty incident involving Meerdink during AZ’s match against Be'er Sheva; its outcome was not specified.
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Feyenoord beat AZ 2-0 at De Kuip to move above the Alkmaar side into first place in the Eredivisie, with a one-point lead over AZ and PSV. Nacho Ferri opened the scoring in the 13th minute after a mistake by Wouter Goes, and Javi López scored from a corner in the 59th minute. AZ suffered its first league defeat of the season. AZ were awarded a penalty shortly before half-time after Mexx Meerdink went down following an incident with goalkeeper Tjark Ernst, but referee Danny Makkelie overturned the decision after a VAR review. Meerdink disputed the reversal, while AZ coach Leeroy Echteld declined to dwell on it after the match. Feyenoord coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst said the win over a direct rival mattered more than taking first place.