Sven Mijnans shines as PSV cruise to a 7-0 victory over Willem II
PSV delivered a commanding performance on Saturday evening, overwhelming Willem II 7-0 in a result that offered more than just three points. Midfielder Sven Mijnans was among the standout performers, scoring a memorable goal and setting up a teammate as the home side’s attacking play clicked into gear.
Speaking to ESPN after the final whistle, Mijnans made no secret of his satisfaction. “When you win 7-0, score a goal and provide assists, you feel good,” he said. The scoreline reflected PSV’s dominance, but the midfielder was especially pleased that the goals came from seven different players—a sign, in his view, of the team’s collective strength.
PSV’s team performance makes the difference
Rather than focusing only on his own contribution, Mijnans praised the wider squad, including the substitutes who helped maintain PSV’s intensity. He said the players who came off the bench brought fresh energy and helped the team keep pressing as the match progressed.
For Mijnans, the emphatic win was also evidence that the work PSV had put in over recent weeks was beginning to pay off. The movement, combinations and finishing all came together against Willem II, allowing the team to turn its attacking pressure into goals across the match. Having different players find the net also gives PSV more than one route to a result—an encouraging sign as the fixture list becomes more demanding.
That depth could prove valuable in the weeks ahead. A team that can draw goals from across the starting lineup and its substitutes is harder for opponents to contain, particularly when matches are tight or players are managing a busy schedule. PSV’s performance offered a confidence boost, while giving the squad a clear example of what its collective approach can produce.
A technically impressive finish from Mijnans
Mijnans’ goal was one of the evening’s most eye-catching moments. Sergiño Dest delivered a cross into the area, and the midfielder met it first time, directing the ball into the net off the underside of the crossbar. It was a crisp finish that combined good timing with precise technique.
Mijnans explained that the chance developed quickly. He initially noticed another player rising for the ball, but then lost sight of him and decided to attack the delivery himself. The cross arrived closer to the middle than he had expected, meaning he had to adjust his body and use the inside of his foot to guide the shot towards the far corner.
Although Mijnans described the finish modestly, the execution was far from simple. Connecting cleanly with a ball arriving at speed requires composure, and aiming for the far side while keeping the effort low enough to beat the goalkeeper leaves little room for error. The ball’s route off the underside of the bar made the goal all the more striking—and gave PSV supporters another highlight from an already memorable evening.
Big test ahead in the Champions League
PSV’s next major challenge is a Champions League meeting with Club Brugge. The result against Willem II should provide a lift, but Mijnans was careful not to treat a domestic win as a guarantee of European success. He described PSV as a united group and said the team would aim to reproduce the level of performance it showed in its recent 1-0 victory over FC Porto.
At the same time, he acknowledged that Brugge are a strong side and that PSV will need to be at its best. European fixtures often demand a different kind of patience and precision: opponents can punish small mistakes, while the atmosphere and stakes can make momentum especially important. PSV will therefore need to combine the attacking confidence of the Willem II match with the discipline required to manage a high-level continental contest.
For Mijnans, the possibility of making his first start in a home Champions League match adds another personal dimension to the fixture. He said teammates had told him that playing such a match at home is a special experience. Whether or not he starts, the opportunity to contribute on that stage would represent another step in his growing role at the club.
Finding his place at PSV
Mijnans also reflected on how his time at PSV has developed. He said he has felt increasingly comfortable over the past several weeks—perhaps even the last two months—and now has a stronger sense that he belongs at the club. That confidence has grown gradually, rather than arriving immediately after his summer move.
Settling into a new team can involve more than learning a manager’s tactics or building chemistry with teammates. A transfer can also mean adapting to a different routine, a new environment and the demands of family life. Mijnans acknowledged that the adjustment was harder at first than he had anticipated, particularly while balancing football with life as a young father.
He said he had useful conversations during that period and that things now feel stable. That progress matters on the pitch: when a player feels settled, it can become easier to make decisions quickly, trust his instincts and take responsibility in important moments. Mijnans’ goal and assist against Willem II offered a visible example of the confidence he says he has been building.
Prediction: momentum is encouraging, but Brugge will be a different challenge
PSV will take confidence from the 7-0 scoreline, the spread of goals and the energy supplied by the whole squad. Those are promising signs ahead of the Champions League, especially after the disciplined win over Porto. Still, a football prediction for the Club Brugge match should account for the difference in opposition: PSV may create chances, but Brugge’s quality means the Dutch side cannot rely on attacking momentum alone.
If PSV can carry over its sharp movement, make effective use of its substitutes and stay compact when possession changes, it will give itself a strong platform. Mijnans’ form and growing comfort at the club add another positive note. The Willem II victory was an emphatic statement of confidence; the next test will be whether PSV can turn that confidence into another composed performance on the European stage.
