AZ Alkmaar and PSV Eindhoven
Sunday
AZ Alkmaar defeated PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in the Johan Cruyff Shield, handing the reigning Dutch champions a damaging start to the new season. The result added pressure before PSV begin their Eredivisie title defence next weekend.
PSV entered the match after a 3-1 friendly defeat by Villarreal and have completed limited transfer business. Coach Peter Bosz later dismissed concerns about Ajax’s recruitment with a sarcastic response during a tense exchange with a journalist.