Robben´s Eredivisie comeback ends early as Groningen go down to PSV

Arjen Robben lasted just 30 minutes on his Eredivisie comeback as Groningen went down 3-1 to PSV.

Robben – making his first appearance in the Dutch top flight in over 16 years – was named in Groningen’s starting XI for Sunday’s clash against another of his former sides.

The ex-Real Madrid and Chelsea winger announced his retirement after leaving Bayern Munich in 2019, but signed with his boyhood club for the 2020-21 season.

However, the 36-year-old was on the pitch for half-an-hour before he trudged off with what appeared to be a hamstring problem.

Rust! Groningen kijkt tegen een achterstand aan door een goal van Gakpo, gemaakt na 34 minuten.

Arjen Robben moest het veld na een half uur spelen geblesseerd verlaten en is vervangen door Suslov.

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PSV took the lead four minutes later – Cody Gakpo putting the visitors ahead with a crisp finish.

Tomas Suslov equalised shortly after the break, yet Donyell Malen, who later missed a penalty, restored the advantage before Gakpo rounded off the win for PSV.