The Eredivisie remains the world's premier showcase for attacking footballing principles. As of April 27, the battle between PSV and Feyenoord has reached a fever pitch.
"We don't play to contain; we play to overwhelm," remarked a leading coach following a high-scoring weekend. We are seeing a resurgence of the 'False 9' to combat the league's move toward ultra-athletic back-five systems. The emotional weight of the title race is magnified in every stadium, where the next generation of global stars is being forged in the heat of competition.