PSV has lost the exhibition game with Villarreal. The team of the new trainer Ruud van Nistelrooij narrowly lost in Eindhoven (1-2).
PSV came out much better than during last week’s lost game against Arminia Bielefeld (4-0). Three acquisitions had a large share in the opening goal. Right back Ki-Jana Hoever sent Xavi Simons deep and the midfielder, who came over from Paris Saint-Germain, enabled Luuk de Jong to score.
The new goalkeeper Walter Benítez made a strong impression. However, he was unable to prevent Yeremi Pino’s equalizing goal in the 47th minute. Nicolas Jackson scored in the final phase for the visitors from Spain. Van Nistelrooij had already replaced all his ten field players.