Nicolò Tresoldi has admitted that Club Brugge had to endure difficult spells during their 2-1 Champions League victory over PSV Eindhoven, acknowledging that the Belgian side were fortunate to leave the Philips Stadion with all three points.

The forward, who opened the scoring on Wednesday evening, was nevertheless proud of the collective effort that helped Club Brugge secure another important European result. He believes the victory demonstrated how much the team have developed, particularly when it comes to defending under pressure.

Club Brugge had to withstand sustained PSV pressure in Eindhoven, with goalkeeper Yann Sommer producing several important saves to keep the visitors in front. Kodai Sano equalised for the hosts in the second half, but Carlos Forbs eventually scored the decisive goal in the 65th minute to give the Belgian side a memorable away victory.

Speaking through Club Brugge's official channels, Tresoldi acknowledged the difficulty of the contest.

"It was a tough match. We suffered, but in the end it comes down to winning and we took it," he said.

The striker was particularly pleased with the defensive commitment shown by his teammates, highlighting Sommer's contribution and the determination of the entire team.

"Sommer really kept very strong and we also defended with all our might. We can be very happy with our performance," Tresoldi added.

For Tresoldi, the victory over PSV was more than simply another positive Champions League result. He believes it reflected a growing maturity within the Club Brugge squad, particularly in their ability to remain organised and united when opponents have the upper hand.

The forward suggested that the team might not have been capable of producing such a result last season. Their recent European performances, including the impressive victory over Inter, have convinced him that the club are moving in the right direction.

"We can really suffer together as a team. Last year, I don't think we would have won such a game. We did it already against Inter, and today again. Every year we try to take the next step and it works out well," he explained.

That resilience was especially important against a PSV side that created several opportunities and enjoyed periods of attacking pressure. Club Brugge were forced to defend for extended spells, but their ability to withstand those moments ultimately proved decisive.

Tresoldi also discussed the tactical challenge presented by PSV's approach. The Dutch champions' man-to-man marking created individual battles across the pitch, with players frequently moving away from their usual positions.

"Geertruida was not a centre-back today. With that man-to-man marking, everyone was a bit everywhere," he said.

Club Brugge's attacking plan was built largely around exploiting the pace of Carlos Forbs, with the visitors looking to isolate the winger against his direct opponent and create opportunities in transition.

"We wanted to isolate Forbs above all. Fortunately, he also delivered in the end. In the first half, he also created a number of chances because of that," Tresoldi explained.

The forward also acknowledged that his own contribution was primarily defensive, allowing the likes of Forbs to concentrate on hurting PSV in attack.

"Today, for me, it largely came down to defending so that the rest could attack," he concluded, as quoted by PSV Inside.

Tresoldi's assessment offered a clear picture of Club Brugge's approach in Eindhoven. They were prepared to endure pressure, rely on Sommer when necessary and use Forbs' pace to exploit the spaces left by PSV. The result continued their impressive European progress and provided another example of their growing ability to win difficult matches.