The final day of the Eredivisie season had arrived, and with it, the culmination of one of the most remarkable campaigns in FC Utrecht's history. From finishing 9th the previous season to standing on the brink of European qualification, the transformation had been nothing short of miraculous.
The mathematics were simple but nerve-wracking: Utrecht needed just one point from their final match against Vitesse to guarantee 3rd place and direct qualification for the Europa League group stage. After winning the KNVB Cup and potentially finishing 3rd in the league, it would represent the greatest season in the club's modern history.
