Feyenoord welcomed five new players: Dani Fernández joined on a free transfer from NEC; Sekou Cissé signed a four-year deal after his transfer from Roda JC,[2] Kamohelo Mokotjo came over from SuperSport United;[3] and loan agreements were made with Borac Čačak for Aleksandar Ignjatović[4] and with Nantes for Stefan Babović.

The game ended in a 2–2 draw, but VVV-Venlo proved the better at the penalty-shoot-out and claimed the trophy.

[6] Feyenoord won a friendly against Sporting CP in Lisbon with 1–2, before ending their pre-season preparations with a 3–0 home win against Italian side Sampdoria.

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.