Guus Hiddink European Cup Win
PSV's first European Cup triumph under Guus Hiddink in 1988.
Guus Hiddink led PSV Eindhoven to their first ever European Cup triumph in 1988, as part of a historic Treble-winning season.
Quick Facts
- Manager
- Guus Hiddink
- Season
- 1987–1988
- Competition
- European Cup
- Final opponent
- Benfica
- Venue
- Neckarstadion, Stuttgart
- Result
- 0-0 AET (6-5 penalties)
Lore & Background
Hiddink managed PSV Eindhoven from March 1987, winning three consecutive Eredivisie titles, three consecutive KNVB Cups, and the European Cup in the 1987–88 season. The European Cup win was PSV's first ever.
Reader's Guide
Hiddink's PSV side won the European Cup in 1988, completing a Treble. The captain during that campaign was Hans van Breukelen. The decisive penalty in the shootout was scored by Anton Janssen.
Did You Know?
- The captain of PSV during the 1987–88 European Cup campaign was Hans van Breukelen.
- Anton Janssen scored the winning penalty in the European Cup final shootout; Søren Lerby scored PSV's first penalty.
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