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

Dive into Ladbrokes’ 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 got off to a flying start at Anfield, taking the lead in the sixth minute through Ivan Perisic’s penalty after an early infringement handed them the spot-kick. Liverpool responded well, equalising ten minutes later when Dominik Szoboszlai finished off a move assisted by Cody Gakpo, but Virgil van Dijk picked up a yellow card shortly after for a robust challenge. The hosts dominated possession in the first half but couldn’t convert their pressure into more goals before the break.

The second half saw PSV regain control, with Guus Til restoring their lead in the 56th minute via a Mauro Junior assist, shifting momentum decisively. Substitutions came into play around the hour mark, but PSV capitalised further when Couhaib Driouech netted in the 73rd minute, assisted by Ricardo Pepi, and added another in stoppage time at 90+1’ with help from Emir Bajraktarevic. Liverpool’s late changes couldn’t turn the tide, leaving them exposed at the back as PSV ran out comfortable winners.

Liverpool held 63% possession and racked up 11 corners compared to PSV’s four, suggesting they controlled much of the territory, but their 39 successful dribbles were edged out by PSV’s 41, highlighting the visitors’ effectiveness in transition.

The Reds picked up one yellow card for Van Dijk’s booking early on, while PSV stayed clean on the disciplinary front, and the Dutch side converted their sole penalty while Liverpool had none, which proved pivotal in the opening exchanges.

With two assists to PSV’s name and three substitutions against Liverpool’s two, including key changes like Pepi and Driouech coming on at 69’ to replace Til and Perisic, boosting their attack, the stats underline how PSV made the most of their opportunities despite being outpossessed.

Liverpool’s pair of substitutions, with Isak replacing Ekitike at 61’ and Chiesa coming on for Konate at 76’, aimed to inject fresh legs but failed to alter the game’s flow, while PSV’s late switch of Bajraktarevic for Man at 89’ directly contributed to the final goal in injury time.

The match’s tone was set early with PSV’s penalty in the sixth minute, converted by Perisic, giving them an immediate edge that Liverpool clawed back through Szoboszlai’s 16th-minute equaliser. Van Dijk’s yellow card a minute later for a late tackle added tension, but the real turning point came post-interval when Til’s 56th-minute goal, assisted by Mauro Junior, put PSV back in front and exposed Liverpool’s defensive frailties.

PSV’s substitutions at 69’ proved decisive, as Driouech replaced Perisic and Pepi came on for Til, leading directly to Driouech’s brace – first in the 73rd minute off a Pepi assist, then in stoppage time at 90+1’ with Bajraktarevic’s setup after his own late entry at 89’ replacing Man. These changes swung the game firmly in PSV’s favour, sealing a dominant away victory.

Liverpool lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Szoboszlai anchoring the midfield creativity and Gakpo providing width on the left to support the attack. Van Dijk marshalled the defence as usual, forming a solid partnership at the back, while the setup allowed for high possession but left gaps when PSV countered.

PSV deployed a 4-4-2 shape, relying on Til and Saibari up front initially for direct threats, with Perisic and Mauro Junior offering support from midfield. The formation enabled quick transitions, highlighted by Driouech’s impact after coming on, and allowed them to absorb pressure before striking on the break.

Couhaib Driouech earns Man of the Match for his clinical finishing after entering as a substitute at 69’, bagging a brace with goals in the 73rd and 90+1’ minutes that killed off Liverpool’s hopes. His energy and composure, assisted by Pepi and Bajraktarevic respectively, turned the game decisively in PSV’s favour and showcased his threat from the bench.

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)

Liverpool will need to regroup after this heavy defeat, with defensive lapses proving costly against PSV’s sharp counters. They’ll aim to tighten up ahead of their next fixture to get back on track in the competition.

PSV can build on this impressive away win, demonstrating clinical finishing and smart substitutions. Their next match offers a chance to maintain momentum and push further in the tournament.

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