The 2000-01 campaign delivered a dominant Eredivisie triumph for PSV as The Boeren, under the steady hand of manager Eric Gerets, clinched their second consecutive title with a massive 17-point lead. Spearheading the charge was the sensational new signing Mateja Kežman, whose 24 league goals earned him the Golden Boot and the legendary nickname 'Batman' among the faithful. The team, captained by a young Mark van Bommel, also celebrated a Johan Cruyff Shield win and enjoyed a memorable Champions League home victory over Manchester United before reaching the UEFA Cup Quarter-finals, cementing a season built on attacking flair and domestic supremacy.