PSV 2-3 Atlético Madrid: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of PSV 2-3 Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, 09 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Atlético Madrid secured a 3-2 victory over PSV in a competitive encounter. PSV took an early lead when Guus Til scored in the 10th minute, but Atlético equalised through Julián Alvarez in the 37th minute to level things before the break. The second half saw Atlético pull ahead with goals from Dávid Hancko in the 52nd minute and Alexander Sørloth in the 56th minute, though Ricardo Pepi pulled one back for PSV in the 85th minute to make it a tense finish.

This result extends Atlético’s strong recent form, with four wins in their last five matches, helping them build momentum after a heavy loss to Arsenal earlier. PSV, meanwhile, will rue missed opportunities, as this defeat follows a mixed run including a big win over Liverpool but also draws against Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen. The home side’s early dominance faded, allowing Atlético’s clinical finishing to decide the game despite PSV’s efforts to rally late on.

PSV edged possession with 53% compared to Atlético’s 47%, which aligned with their higher corner count of nine against five, suggesting they created more set-piece opportunities but failed to convert them effectively. Both teams showed similar threat in transition, with PSV completing 53 successful dribbles and Atlético 57, while the match saw a total of seven yellow cards—four for PSV and three for Atlético—indicating a feisty contest without any reds. Substitutions played a role in the latter stages, with PSV making changes at 59’ when A. Obispo replaced Paul Wanner and Dennis Man came on for Yarek Gasiorowski, followed by Ricardo Pepi for Guus Til at 73’ and Ivan Perišić for Couhaib Driouech at 81’; Atlético responded with Conor Gallagher replacing Nico González at 69’, Thiago Almada for Alexander Sørloth and Antoine Griezmann for Koke at 76’, and Robin Le Normand for Giuliano Simeone at 89’.

The even split of two assists per side highlighted creative contributions on both ends, though no penalties or injury-time goals were recorded, keeping the focus on open-play decisiveness.

The match turned on a series of second-half goals that shifted momentum towards Atlético Madrid. After Guus Til’s opener in the 10th minute, assisted by Couhaib Driouech, Julián Alvarez levelled for Atlético in the 37th minute with help from Alexander Sørloth, setting up a pivotal period after the break where Dávid Hancko scored in the 52nd minute, assisted by Nahuel Molina, followed quickly by Alexander Sørloth’s effort in the 56th minute, assisted by Pablo Barrios. PSV’s late response came via Ricardo Pepi in the 85th minute, assisted by Ivan Perišić, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit.

Discipline added tension, with yellow cards for PSV’s Ismael Saibari at 20’, Jerdy Schouten at 33’, Mauro Júnior at 41’, and Yarek Gasiorowski at 54’, while Atlético saw bookings for Diego Simeone and Diego Pablo Simeone at 39’, Giuliano Simeone at 47’, Pablo Barrios at 50’, and Matteo Ruggeri at 90+2’. Key substitutions, such as PSV bringing on Ricardo Pepi at 73’ and Atlético introducing Antoine Griezmann at 76’, influenced the closing stages but couldn’t prevent Atlético’s win.

PSV lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, relying on midfield control from players like Jerdy Schouten and Ismael Saibari, while Guus Til led the attack early on with support from Couhaib Driouech on the wing. The setup allowed for partnerships such as Til’s link-up with Driouech for the opening goal, though defensive vulnerabilities emerged, as seen with Yarek Gasiorowski’s involvement before his substitution. Later changes brought fresh energy through Ricardo Pepi and Ivan Perišić, bolstering their push for a comeback.

Atlético Madrid deployed a 4-4-2 shape, emphasising a solid midfield base with Pablo Barrios and Koke, which facilitated quick transitions involving Alexander Sørloth and Julián Alvarez up front. Standout partnerships included Sørloth’s assist for Alvarez’s equaliser and his own goal, supported by Nahuel Molina’s delivery for Dávid Hancko’s strike. Substitutes like Antoine Griezmann and Thiago Almada added depth in the latter stages, helping maintain their lead.

Julián Alvarez earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his influential performance, scoring one goal and creating one big chance alongside four key passes that kept Atlético’s attack ticking. His equaliser in the first half proved crucial in shifting the game’s balance, showcasing his ability to find space and deliver under pressure.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Atlético Madrid (H)
• 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)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs PSV (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Inter (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Union Saint-Gilloise (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Arsenal (A)
• Win: 5-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H)

PSV have just suffered a 2-3 home defeat to Atlético Madrid, leaving them in 19th place on eight points after a patchy run that includes a strong away win over Liverpool but also draws against Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen. Their next fixture is against Heracles Almelo on 13 December 2025 at 19:00, offering a chance to climb the table and build some consistency to avoid slipping further down the standings.

Atlético Madrid have just claimed a 3-2 away win over PSV, boosting them to seventh place on 12 points following a solid streak with victories against Inter, Union Saint-Gilloise, and Eintracht Frankfurt despite an earlier setback against Arsenal. They face Valencia next on 13 December 2025 at 13:00, where three points could help solidify their position in the upper half of the table and keep European aspirations alive.

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