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• [Patati ends season with AZ cup win and progress in Netherlands

Former Santos forward Weslley Patati, 22, has rounded off his second campaign in European football by helping AZ Alkmaar lift the Dutch Cup. Across AZ and Maccabi Tel Aviv this...](/content/en/news/patati-ends-season-with-az-cup-win-and-progress-in-netherlands-42912184/index.html)

• [Weslley Patati helps AZ end 13-year wait with Dutch Cup triumph

Former Santos forward Weslley Patati has lifted the Dutch Cup with AZ Alkmaar, ending the club’s 13-year wait for the trophy.AZ beat NEC 5-1 on Sunday 19 to secure their...](/content/en/news/weslley-patati-helps-az-end-13-year-wait-with-dutch-cup-triumph-42757385/index.html)

• [AZ Alkmaar captain wants Leeroy Echteld to stay on as head coach following KNVB Cup win

AZ Alkmaar romped to a 5-1 victory in Sunday’s cup final. The side made up for last seasons disappointing final defeat to Go Ahead Eagles by taking full advantage of...](/content/en/news/az-alkmaar-captain-wants-leeroy-echteld-to-stay-on-as-head-coach-following-knvb-cup-win-42740034/index.html)

• [AZ Alkmaar too good for NEC in KNVB Cup final

AZ Alkmaar were imperious in the cup final this weekend as they hammered NEC Nijmegen 5-1. In a game many expected to be a closely fought contest between AZ Alkmaar...](/content/en/news/az-alkmaar-too-good-for-nec-in-knvb-cup-final-42739601/index.html)

• [How could this weekend’s KNVB Cup final effect the Eredivisie European tickets?

This Sunday, AZ Alkmaar and NEC Nijmegen will face off in the KNVB Cup final. AZ are back in the final for the second time in two seasons, while NEC...](/content/en/news/how-could-this-weekends-knvb-cup-final-effect-the-eredivisie-european-tickets-42724701/index.html)

• [Four wins, four defeats: AZ Alkmaar looking for first piece of silverware since 2013

AZ Alkmaar return to the cup final on Sunday with unfinished business. The side made it to the final last season, only to lose in dramatic fashion to Go Ahead...](/content/en/news/four-wins-four-defeats-az-alkmaar-looking-for-first-piece-of-silverware-since-2013-42720809/index.html)

• [NEC Nijmegen v Volendam: European push meets survival fight

NEC Nijmegen host Volendam in the Eredivisie at Goffertstadion, Nijmegen, on Sunday, 8 March 2026, with the hosts defending fourth place and a European spot while the visitors seek more...](/content/en/news/nec-nijmegen-v-volendam-european-push-meets-survival-fight-42520370/index.html)

• [NEC Nijmegen set to face AZ Alkmaar in KNVB Cup Final as fantastic season continues

NEC Nijmegen are having a fantastic season, and after beating PSV in the KNVB Cup semi-final, the side now know they will face AZ Alkmaar in the final. AZ Alkmaar...](/content/en/news/nec-nijmegen-set-to-face-az-alkmaar-in-knvb-cup-final-as-fantastic-season-continues-42508227/index.html)

• [Utrecht strike early and climb to eighth

Utrecht beat AZ 2-0 at Stadion Galgenwaard to rise from 10th to eighth in the Eredivisie.In the ninth minute, Yoann Cathline steered a right-footed finish into the bottom right corner...](/content/en/news/utrecht-strike-early-and-climb-to-eighth-42488311/index.html)

• [Perišić converts early penalty as leaders roll on

PSV beat Heracles 3-1 in Almelo on Saturday to remain Eredivisie leaders, built by a ruthless first half burst before a late reply from the hosts.In the ninth minute, Ivan...](/content/en/news/perisic-converts-early-penalty-as-leaders-roll-on-42483343/index.html)