What happened: Pepi came off the bench and scored in the 56th minute. He was substituted in the 83rd as PSV protected the lead.
Why it matters: The victory gives PSV six points from its first two Eredivisie matches. It preserves the club's perfect start to the 2026-27 campaign.
By the numbers: PSV outshot Excelsior 20-5 and won 2-1.
What to watch: PSV now turns to its third league match as Pepi presses for a starting role.