Liverpool 1-4 PSV: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Liverpool 1-4 PSV in the Champions League on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

PSV took an early lead in the sixth minute when Ivan Perisic converted a penalty, putting Liverpool on the back foot from the outset. Liverpool responded quickly, equalising in the 16th minute through Dominik Szoboszlai’s goal, which briefly shifted momentum in their favour. However, Virgil van Dijk received a yellow card just a minute later, adding to the home side’s challenges as they pushed for control.

The second half saw PSV regain the advantage in the 56th minute with Guus Til’s goal assisted by Mauro Junior, before Liverpool made substitutions in the 61st and 76th minutes, with Alexander Isak replacing Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa coming on for Ibrahima Konate. PSV brought on Couhaib Driouech for Ivan Perisic and Ricardo Pepi for Guus Til in the 69th minute and the two combined for PSV's third when Driourich tucked away the rebound after Pepi's strike hit the post in 73 minutes. PSV brought on Esmir Bajraktarevic for Dennis Man in on 89 minutes to help run down the clock before Driouech added another in the 90+1st minute, after a great cut back from Sergino Dest, sealing a convincing away victory.

Liverpool dominated possession with 63% compared to PSV’s 37%, which allowed them to rack up 11 corners against PSV’s four, yet this territorial advantage did not translate into goals, highlighting inefficiencies in their attacking play. Successful dribbles were closely contested at 39 for Liverpool and 41 for PSV, suggesting the visitors were more effective in individual battles, while Liverpool’s single yellow card contrasted with PSV’s clean disciplinary record, potentially disrupting the hosts’ rhythm early on. PSV benefited from two recorded assists and converted their one penalty, with three substitutions—including key changes at 69 minutes where Ricardo Pepi replaced Guus Til and Couhaib Driouech came on for Ivan Perisic—proving impactful, as evidenced by the subsequent goals, whereas Liverpool’s two substitutions in the second half failed to turn the tide.

The stats underline PSV’s clinical edge, with an injury-time goal in the 90+1st minute compounding Liverpool’s woes, allowing PSV to maintain composure and exploit transitions.

The match’s decisive moments began with PSV’s penalty in the sixth minute, awarded for a van Dijk handball and calmly converted by Ivan Perisic to open the scoring. Liverpool’s equaliser came in the 16th minute via Dominik Szoboszlai, but Virgil van Dijk’s yellow card a minute later for a tactical foul disrupted their flow. PSV’s second-half goals proved turning points: Guus Til’s 56th-minute strike, assisted by Mauro Junior, restored their lead, followed by Couhaib Driouech’s brace, the first in the 73rd-minute after substitutions at 69 minutes saw Pepi replace Til and Driouech come on for Perisic, Emir Bajraktarevic followed in the 89th-minute in place of Dennis Man before Driouech was set up for his second of the night by Sergino Dest in the 91st-minute.

These incidents, particularly the impactful substitutions for PSV, shifted the game state irreversibly, with Driouech’s introduction proving a masterstroke in breaking down Liverpool’s defence.

Liverpool lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a focus on midfield control through players like Dominik Szoboszlai, who contributed the team’s only goal, while partnerships such as that between Gakpo and Ekitiké highlighted their attacking intent. Defensive solidity was anchored by Virgil van Dijk, despite his early booking, allowing for fluid transitions from the back.

PSV deployed a 4-4-2 shape, emphasising width and forward partnerships that paid off through goals from Ivan Perisic and Guus Til in the first hour, with Mauro Junior’s assist underscoring effective midfield support. The setup enabled clinical finishing, particularly after substitutions bolstered their attacking options.

Couhaib Driouech earned Man of the Match honours for his game-changing substitute appearance, scoring twice in the 73rd and 90+1st minutes after coming on for Ivan Perisic in the 69th minute. His performance demonstrated sharp finishing and immediate impact that secured PSV’s victory.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 1-4 vs PSV (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Win: 5-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Galatasaray (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Atlético Madrid (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 4-1 vs Liverpool (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Olympiacos F.C. (A)
• Win: 6-2 vs Napoli (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Union Saint-Gilloise (H)

Following this heavy 1-4 defeat at home, Liverpool will aim to regroup and address their defensive vulnerabilities, with recent form suggesting a need for better conversion of possession into results as they prepare for their upcoming fixture against West Ham.

PSV’s impressive 4-1 away win boosts their momentum, building on clinical attacking displays, and they will look to maintain this form in their next matches, capitalising on effective substitutions and finishing.

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