Eyes of the football fans will be on Europe’s top names as the race to win their domestic league gets intense with the final run-in. However, it won’t take us until May before a new champion in one of Europe’s top leagues is crowned. In fact, PSV could become the Eredivisie (top flight of the Netherlands) champions this Sunday if a certain set of results is met. This would mean they will become league champions as early as the first week of April, while some teams could take as long as the final week of May to lift their respective league title.<h2>PSV on the brink</h2>At the time of writing on Friday (April 3), PSV have 68 points from 28 matches and can reach a maximum of 86 points if they win all their matches. However, their equation of winning the title is simple if PSV beat Utrecht on Saturday, coupled with a draw or a defeat for Feyenoord in their match against Volendam on Saturday. This will mean PSV will have 71 points, while Feyenoord can’t catch the to-be champions as they can reach a maximum of 69 points even if they win all matches.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;However, if PSV fail to better Feyenoord’s result in the matchweek, the title race will head to next weekend. However, if PSV collect four points in their next two matches, they will be crowned champions albeit what happens in Feyenoord games.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What is happening in rest of Europe?</h2>The title race in France is tight, with only one point separating PSG and Lens, meaning the race will go to the final day. In Spain, only four points separate Barcelona and Real Madrid, meaning no immediate champions would be crowned. Interestingly, Bayern Munich and Arsenal both hold a nine-point lead over their rivals, thus meaning their title races could last until May. In Serie A, Inter Milan lead by six points over arch-rivals AC Milan in the race for the Scudetto.

At the time of writing on Friday (April 3), PSV have 68 points from 28 matches and can reach a maximum of 86 points if they win all their matches. However, their equation of winning the title is simple if PSV beat Utrecht on Saturday, coupled with a draw or a defeat for Feyenoord. 

Eyes of the football fans will be on Europe’s top names as the race to win their domestic league gets intense with the final run-in. However, it won’t take us until May before a new champion in one of Europe’s top leagues is crowned. In fact, PSV could become the Eredivisie (top flight of the Netherlands) champions this Sunday if a certain set of results is met. This would mean they will become league champions as early as the first week of April, while some teams could take as long as the final week of May to lift their respective league title. PSV on the brink At the time of writing on Friday (April 3), PSV have 68 points from 28 matches and can reach a maximum of 86 points if they win all their matches. However, their equation of winning the title is simple if PSV beat Utrecht on Saturday, coupled with a draw or a defeat for Feyenoord in their match against Volendam on Saturday. This will mean PSV will have 71 points, while Feyenoord can’t catch the to-be champions as they can reach a maximum of 69 points even if they win all matches. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL However, if PSV fail to better Feyenoord’s result in the matchweek, the title race will head to next weekend. However, if PSV collect four points in their next two matches, they will be crowned champions albeit what happens in Feyenoord games. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What is happening in rest of Europe? The title race in France is tight, with only one point separating PSG and Lens, meaning the race will go to the final day. In Spain, only four points separate Barcelona and Real Madrid, meaning no immediate champions would be crowned. Interestingly, Bayern Munich and Arsenal both hold a nine-point lead over their rivals, thus meaning their title races could last until May. In Serie A, Inter Milan lead by six points over arch-rivals AC Milan in the race for the Scudetto.

At the time of writing on Friday (April 3), PSV have 68 points from 28 matches and can reach a maximum of 86 points if they win all their matches. However, their equation of winning the title is simple if PSV beat Utrecht on Saturday, coupled with a draw or a defeat for Feyenoord.&nbsp;

Not Arsenal, Real Madrid but THIS team could be become earliest league winners in Europe

Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest.&nbsp;
Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the first half before completing his hat-trick on the hour at the Santiago Bernabeu as the European champions won the return leg of the play-off tie 3-1 to complete a 6-3 aggregate victory.
"I said it (before), I didn't come to Real Madrid to play badly," Mbappe told Movistar.
"Making my dream come true is one thing, but I want to play well here, mark an era and make history at Real Madrid."
Carlo Ancelotti's side will face either city rivals Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen, coached by former Real midfielder Xabi Alonso, in the last 16, for which the draw will made on Friday.
"The best team won, they deserve to be there and we don't," said City boss Pep Guardiola.
After two late goals last week swung the balance considerably in Madrid's favour, City suffered another blow before kick-off in Spain with Erling Haaland only considered fit enough to start on the bench.
Mbappe padded Madrid's advantage with a fourth-minute lob, squeezing in between Ruben Dias and John Stones as he latched on to Raul Asencio's long ball and lifted his effort over City goalkeeper Ederson.
The France striker rounded off a flowing team move with a sharp finish for Madrid's second of the game, completing his hat-trick with a crisp left-footed shot from the edge of the area.&nbsp;
Nico Gonzalez netted a consolation in stoppage time for City after Omar Marmoush's powerful free-kick came back off the crossbar.
The lone real disappointment on the night for Madrid was a yellow card for Jude Bellingham that will rule the England midfielder out of the first leg of the last 16.
For City, the focus will switch to simply securing a place in next season's Champions League after a disastrous domestic campaign for a team that won the last four Premier League titles.&nbsp;
"It's been our worst year... we've been an incredible team and this year, for many reasons, we have lost that consistency," said Guardiola.
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<h2>Record win for rampant PSG</h2>
PSG demolished Brest 7-0 at the Parc des Princes as goals from seven different players propelled the in-form French champions to a 10-0 win over both legs.
Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the first half to eliminate any small doubts for the hosts, who showed no mercy with Vitinha, Desire Doue, Nuno Mendes, Goncalo Ramos and Senny Mayulu also on target.
It was PSG's record winning margin in a European game. They scored just three goals in their first five Champions League matches this season, but have found the net 21 times in five outings since then.
"I think we are showing that winning everything is possible," Kvaratskhelia told Canal Plus. "We come into every game to win and of course that is our goal and our dream. We will put everything into that."
Luis Enrique's men go on to a blockbuster clash with Liverpool or Barcelona, while Brest's first-ever European campaign ended in sorry fashion against a club they have not beaten in 40 years.&nbsp;
"It is pretty shameful to go out this way. To lose 7-0 is too much. Yes Paris are a great team and I hope they go all the way, but to lose 7-0 is unacceptable," said Brest midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou.
PSV Eindhoven knocked out Juventus 4-3 on aggregate after extra time, overturning a first-leg deficit with a 3-1 win in the Netherlands.
Timothy Weah cancelled out Ivan Perisic's opener for PSV, but the hosts forced an additional 30 minutes with a goal from Ismael Saibari.
Defender Ryan Flamingo turned in from close range in the 98th minute to send PSV through at the expense of Thiago Motta's Juventus, with Arsenal or Inter Milan awaiting the Dutch side next month.
Borussia Dortmund progressed after a goalless draw at home to Portugal's Sporting Lisbon sealed a 3-0 overall victory.
The competition's leading scorer Serhou Guirassy missed a second-half penalty but it mattered for nothing in the end as last season's runners-up were rarely troubled by Sporting.
Dortmund's reward is a last-16 tie against Aston Villa or Lille.&nbsp;
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Sports, Football: Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the first half before completing his hat-trick on the hour at the Santiago Bernabeu as the European champions won the return leg.

Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest. Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the first half before completing his hat-trick on the hour at the Santiago Bernabeu as the European champions won the return leg of the play-off tie 3-1 to complete a 6-3 aggregate victory. "I said it (before), I didn't come to Real Madrid to play badly," Mbappe told Movistar. "Making my dream come true is one thing, but I want to play well here, mark an era and make history at Real Madrid." Carlo Ancelotti's side will face either city rivals Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen, coached by former Real midfielder Xabi Alonso, in the last 16, for which the draw will made on Friday. "The best team won, they deserve to be there and we don't," said City boss Pep Guardiola. After two late goals last week swung the balance considerably in Madrid's favour, City suffered another blow before kick-off in Spain with Erling Haaland only considered fit enough to start on the bench. Mbappe padded Madrid's advantage with a fourth-minute lob, squeezing in between Ruben Dias and John Stones as he latched on to Raul Asencio's long ball and lifted his effort over City goalkeeper Ederson. The France striker rounded off a flowing team move with a sharp finish for Madrid's second of the game, completing his hat-trick with a crisp left-footed shot from the edge of the area. Nico Gonzalez netted a consolation in stoppage time for City after Omar Marmoush's powerful free-kick came back off the crossbar. The lone real disappointment on the night for Madrid was a yellow card for Jude Bellingham that will rule the England midfielder out of the first leg of the last 16. For City, the focus will switch to simply securing a place in next season's Champions League after a disastrous domestic campaign for a team that won the last four Premier League titles. "It's been our worst year... we've been an incredible team and this year, for many reasons, we have lost that consistency," said Guardiola. ALSO READ | Champions Trophy 2025: Kane Williamson breaks 6-year streak during opener against Pakistan Record win for rampant PSG PSG demolished Brest 7-0 at the Parc des Princes as goals from seven different players propelled the in-form French champions to a 10-0 win over both legs. Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the first half to eliminate any small doubts for the hosts, who showed no mercy with Vitinha, Desire Doue, Nuno Mendes, Goncalo Ramos and Senny Mayulu also on target. It was PSG's record winning margin in a European game. They scored just three goals in their first five Champions League matches this season, but have found the net 21 times in five outings since then. "I think we are showing that winning everything is possible," Kvaratskhelia told Canal Plus. "We come into every game to win and of course that is our goal and our dream. We will put everything into that." Luis Enrique's men go on to a blockbuster clash with Liverpool or Barcelona, while Brest's first-ever European campaign ended in sorry fashion against a club they have not beaten in 40 years. "It is pretty shameful to go out this way. To lose 7-0 is too much. Yes Paris are a great team and I hope they go all the way, but to lose 7-0 is unacceptable," said Brest midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou. PSV Eindhoven knocked out Juventus 4-3 on aggregate after extra time, overturning a first-leg deficit with a 3-1 win in the Netherlands. Timothy Weah cancelled out Ivan Perisic's opener for PSV, but the hosts forced an additional 30 minutes with a goal from Ismael Saibari. Defender Ryan Flamingo turned in from close range in the 98th minute to send PSV through at the expense of Thiago Motta's Juventus, with Arsenal or Inter Milan awaiting the Dutch side next month. Borussia Dortmund progressed after a goalless draw at home to Portugal's Sporting Lisbon sealed a 3-0 overall victory. The competition's leading scorer Serhou Guirassy missed a second-half penalty but it mattered for nothing in the end as last season's runners-up were rarely troubled by Sporting. Dortmund's reward is a last-16 tie against Aston Villa or Lille. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Champions League: Real Madrid outclass Man City as PSG power into last 16

Three top Dutch football clubs are taking part in pilot projects using smart technology including artificial intelligence to identify and fight racist behaviour by fans, the country's football federation announced Wednesday.

Eindhoven-based PSV, Feyenoord in Rotterdam, and PEC Zwolle have started three different programmes designed to combat anti-social behaviour by fans including racist chants.

"These solutions are now being developed and tested in the three stadiums and perhaps a fourth project will start later in the year," the Royal Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) said.

"After one year, it should become clear whether, and how, these smart technologies have helped to identify racism and discrimination and to identify those responsible," it said in a statement.

The methods at the three stadiums will vary.&nbsp; At PSV, which is closely liked with Dutch technology giant Philips, cameras and sound equipment are to be used to measure fan engagement at matches "with feedback directly to the fans to motivate them and sing along."

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Computer programmes using artificial intelligence will be able to pick up objectionable shouts and alert human officials who can watch a replay, the KNVB said.

At Zwolle, in the country's east, visitors will go to games with their tickets on their phones, accessible via a mobile app, which, among other things, will be able &nbsp;to give supporters real-time information about safety conditions around the stadium.

"Further technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning will also be employed to enhance... social safety at the stadium," the KNVB said.

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The Netherlands has for years been battling racism from fan groups, particularly in chants and on social media.

A study of some 118 professional footballers, many playing in the top-tier Eredivisie, found that 40 per cent had experienced racism and other forms of discrimination, the Algemeen Dagblad tabloid newspaper reported last year.

One of the worst examples was when former Swansea central midfielder Leroy Fer posted a selfie with other black players in the Dutch national squad in 2015, prompting a slew of derogatory comments. 
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Three top Dutch football clubs are taking part in pilot projects using smart technology including artificial intelligence to identify and fight racist behaviour by fans, the country's football federation announced Wednesday.

Three top Dutch football clubs are taking part in pilot projects using smart technology including artificial intelligence to identify and fight racist behaviour by fans, the country's football federation announced Wednesday. Eindhoven-based PSV, Feyenoord in Rotterdam, and PEC Zwolle have started three different programmes designed to combat anti-social behaviour by fans including racist chants. "These solutions are now being developed and tested in the three stadiums and perhaps a fourth project will start later in the year," the Royal Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) said. "After one year, it should become clear whether, and how, these smart technologies have helped to identify racism and discrimination and to identify those responsible," it said in a statement. The methods at the three stadiums will vary. At PSV, which is closely liked with Dutch technology giant Philips, cameras and sound equipment are to be used to measure fan engagement at matches "with feedback directly to the fans to motivate them and sing along." Also Read: 'There are possibilities': Marco Asensio hints at leaving Real Madrid amid Manchester United links Computer programmes using artificial intelligence will be able to pick up objectionable shouts and alert human officials who can watch a replay, the KNVB said. At Zwolle, in the country's east, visitors will go to games with their tickets on their phones, accessible via a mobile app, which, among other things, will be able to give supporters real-time information about safety conditions around the stadium. "Further technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning will also be employed to enhance... social safety at the stadium," the KNVB said. Also Read: Midfield maestro Luka Modric extends his contract with Real Madrid until 2023 The Netherlands has for years been battling racism from fan groups, particularly in chants and on social media. A study of some 118 professional footballers, many playing in the top-tier Eredivisie, found that 40 per cent had experienced racism and other forms of discrimination, the Algemeen Dagblad tabloid newspaper reported last year. One of the worst examples was when former Swansea central midfielder Leroy Fer posted a selfie with other black players in the Dutch national squad in 2015, prompting a slew of derogatory comments.

Dutch clubs PSV, Feyenoord and PEC Zwolleto deploy 'smart technology' to fight fan racism

Mexican international Hirving Lozano on Thursday completed his move to Serie A runners-up Napoli on a deal reported to be worth €42 million ($46 million).

The 24-year-old winger arrives from PSV Eindhoven where he won the Dutch title in 2018.

"Welcome Hirving," Napoli club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis wrote on Twitter without revealing details of the transfer.

Lozano, nicknamed 'Chucky', joined PSV from Pachuca in 2017 for €12.5 million and scored 45 goals in 83 games over two seasons.&nbsp;

"I leave PSV as a happy man," Lozano told the Dutch club's website.

"Winning the Dutch title was one of the highlights in my career so far and I also achieved my dream of playing UEFA Champions League."

Lozano has reportedly agreed a five-year deal worth €42 million which will earn him up to €4.5 million a year.

The contract includes a €130 million buy-out clause, Sky Sports Italia reported.

Lozano will not play in Napoli's Serie A opener Saturday at Fiorentina, but is expected to make his debut against champions Juventus in Turin on August 31.

Mexican international Hirving Lozano on Thursday completed his move to Serie A runners-up Napoli on a deal reported to be worth €42 million ($46 million). The 24-year-old winger arrives from PSV Eindhoven where he won the Dutch title in 2018.

Mexican international Hirving Lozano on Thursday completed his move to Serie A runners-up Napoli on a deal reported to be worth €42 million ($46 million). The 24-year-old winger arrives from PSV Eindhoven where he won the Dutch title in 2018. "Welcome Hirving," Napoli club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis wrote on Twitter without revealing details of the transfer. Lozano, nicknamed 'Chucky', joined PSV from Pachuca in 2017 for €12.5 million and scored 45 goals in 83 games over two seasons. "I leave PSV as a happy man," Lozano told the Dutch club's website. "Winning the Dutch title was one of the highlights in my career so far and I also achieved my dream of playing UEFA Champions League." Lozano has reportedly agreed a five-year deal worth €42 million which will earn him up to €4.5 million a year. The contract includes a €130 million buy-out clause, Sky Sports Italia reported. Lozano will not play in Napoli's Serie A opener Saturday at Fiorentina, but is expected to make his debut against champions Juventus in Turin on August 31.

Mexican forward Hirving Lozano completes Napoli move

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Not Arsenal, Real Madrid but THIS team could be become earliest league winners in Europe

Champions League: Real Madrid outclass Man City as PSG power into last 16

Dutch clubs PSV, Feyenoord and PEC Zwolleto deploy 'smart technology' to fight fan racism

Mexican forward Hirving Lozano completes Napoli move