PSV reach UEFA Champions League playoffs after draw at Girona

PSV held on for a 2-2 draw at Girona in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie on Tuesday, securing a 4-3 aggregate victory and a place in the play-offs.

After a goalless first half, Girona took the lead in the 54th minute through Cristhian Stuani's penalty. However, PSV responded quickly, with Cody Gakpo equalizing just five minutes later.

The visitors then took the lead in the 63rd minute through Ibrahim Sangaré, but Girona leveled again through Miguel Gutiérrez in the 78th minute.

PSV held on for the draw, which was enough to see them through to the play-offs, where they will face Rangers or Union Saint-Gilloise for a place in the group stage.

PSV's victory over Girona was a hard-fought battle, with both teams showing great determination and skill. In the end, PSV's experience and quality proved to be the difference, and they deservedly reached the play-offs.

PSV will now face a tough test against Rangers or Union Saint-Gilloise, but they will be confident of reaching the group stage, which would be a major achievement for the club.