AZ Alkmaar came from behind to beat Excelsior 2–1 at home in the Eredivisie on Saturday, 14 February 2026. The Matchday 23 fixture kicked off at 17:45 UTC under the charge of Dutch referee Erwin Blank. Excelsior led 1–0 at half-time, but AZ turned the match around in the second half to claim all three points.

For AZ Alkmaar, the victory was critical in their pursuit of a European qualification spot. At that stage of the 2025 season, every point mattered as they battled to close the gap on the t...