PSV started the match with several changes, including replacing the entire starting lineup. Coach Peter Bosz rested Ruben van Bommel, Ricardo Pepi, and Ivan Perisic, as they had covered the most distance in their midweek match against Shakhtar Donetsk. This decision was made with the long-term goals of the season in mind. Sparta, meanwhile, had Isaac Babadi on the bench, who was on loan from PSV. The team failed to capitalise on their chances, with PSV scoring the first goal after a mistake by Sparta's goalkeeper Matej Kovár. Milan Zonneveld scored the goal, his fourth in a row.