Champions League
Ivan Leko warns PSV, no naivety before the clash in the League
Ivan Leko warns PSV that Club Brugge will not enter the duel in Eindhoven with naivety, buoyed by its start to the Champions League campaign where it has already accumulated six points after a home defeat to Aston Villa.
After that home loss to Aston Villa, the Gazelles have taken six points against Inter and Racing Lens.
These results allow Bruges to approach the match against PSV Eindhoven with confidence.
Leko notes that his team travels to Eindhoven as a respected opponent, even feared by many European sides.
"Belgian football has progressed since the time I was a player. We are no longer there just to take part and snap selfies in the European Cup," said the Croatian coach.
"We want to win matches in the Champions League, but that does not mean we are better than PSV," added Leko.
Club Brugge chooses battle in Eindhoven, no more selfies
"PSV play at home, with players who have featured for Barcelona, Inter and Bayern, so we will have to be at our best," he emphasized.
He reminds that, despite impressive victories over Inter Milan and RC Lens, there should be no overconfidence.
"We are not expecting an open match. We will attack, they will too, but we cannot concede too many chances, we are not naive," Leko insisted.
Last season's encounter between Union Saint‑Gilloise and PSV at the Phillips Stadion, won 1‑3 by the Belgians, could serve as an example.
"I have seen that match, but it is not necessary to draw inspiration from it because USG have a style very different from ours," Leko highlighted.
The PSV – Club Brugge match will be broadcast live from 21 h.