The season was
Mark van Bommel's first season as manager of PSV. He replaced
Philip Cocu, who joined
Fenerbahçe after five seasons at PSV, during which the club won three national titles. PSV started the season as defending Eredivisie champions, which qualified them for the
Johan Cruyff Shield against cup winners
Feyenoord. The match was scoreless after 90 minutes and went straight to a penalty shootout, which Feyenoord won 6–5. In the Eredivisie, PSV finished in second place despite winning their first 13 matches, three points behind
Ajax. Although they did not win the league, they did break an Eredivisie record by scoring at least one goal in each of their first 32 matches (out of 34). PSV's campaign in the KNVB Cup was a disappointment, as they were knocked out in the second round by
Eerste Divisie side
RKC Waalwijk. PSV qualified for the
group stage of the UEFA Champions League by eliminating
BATE Borisov in the play-off round. They were drawn into group B against
Inter Milan,
Barcelona and eventual finalists
Tottenham Hotspur. PSV finished their group in fourth and last place, picking up only two points. ==Squad==