The road to the final has been paved with upsets, but the cream of Dutch football has risen to the top. Feyenoord's manager, speaking ahead of the clash at their home stadium, noted: "The cup is about one day of perfection. Home advantage helps, but history doesn't win you titles."
PSV's tactical flexibility has been their hallmark in this competition, often switching between a 4-3-3 and a 3-4-3 to exploit opposition weaknesses in wide areas.