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

Dive into Ladbrokes’ 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 beat PSV 2-3 in a competitive clash. PSV took an early lead when Guus Til scored in the 10th minute, but Atlético equalised through Julián Alvarez in the 37th. The visitors then pulled ahead in the second half with Dávid Hancko netting in the 52nd and Alexander Sørloth adding another in the 56th, before Ricardo Pepi pulled one back for PSV in the 85th. Coming off a mixed run with a recent loss to Liverpool and draws against Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen, PSV showed fight but couldn’t recover fully.

Atlético’s recent form, including wins over Inter and Union Saint-Gilloise, helped them maintain composure under pressure. Substitutions like Conor Gallagher coming on in the 69th and Antoine Griezmann in the 76th bolstered their midfield, while PSV’s changes, such as Ricardo Pepi replacing Guus Til in the 73rd, brought a late spark. Overall, Atlético’s clinical finishing proved decisive in a game where both sides had chances.

PSV edged possession at 53% compared to Atlético’s 47%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball, but Atlético looked sharper on the counter with slightly more successful dribbles at 57 to PSV’s 53. The home side racked up nine corners against Atlético’s five, pointing to sustained pressure in attacking areas, yet both teams recorded two assists each, showing efficiency in creating goals. Discipline was an issue with PSV picking up four yellow cards and Atlético three, while each side used four substitutions effectively, like PSV bringing on Ricardo Pepi for Guus Til at 73 minutes and Atlético introducing Antoine Griezmann for Koke at 76 minutes, which influenced the late stages without any red cards or penalties altering the flow.

The game turned on Atlético’s quick second-half goals, starting with Dávid Hancko’s strike in the 52nd assisted by Nahuel Molina, followed by Alexander Sørloth’s finish in the 56th from Pablo Barrios. PSV’s early opener from Guus Til in the 10th, assisted by Couhaib Driouech, set a positive tone, but Julián Alvarez’s equaliser in the 37th, assisted by Sørloth, shifted momentum. Impact substitutions proved key, with Ricardo Pepi coming on for Til at 73 minutes and scoring in the 85th assisted by Ivan Perišić, who had replaced Driouech at 81 minutes, though Atlético held firm despite yellow cards for dissent and late tackles.

PSV lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Guus Til leading the line effectively early on alongside Couhaib Driouech, who provided the assist for the opener. Midfield partnerships like Jerdy Schouten and Ismael Saibari offered control, though yellow cards for both highlighted disciplinary lapses. Substitutes such as Ricardo Pepi and Ivan Perišić added late threat, with Pepi netting after replacing Til.

Atlético Madrid deployed a 4-4-2 setup, relying on the partnership of Alexander Sørloth and Julián Alvarez up front, where Sørloth assisted Alvarez’s goal and scored himself. Pablo Barrios in midfield contributed with an assist for Sørloth, while Nahuel Molina supported from the back with his assist for Dávid Hancko. Changes like Antoine Griezmann replacing Koke and Conor Gallagher coming on for Nico González strengthened their resolve in the closing stages.

Julián Alvarez earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match honours with a strong all-round display, scoring once, creating one big chance and delivering four key passes that kept Atlético’s attack ticking. His goal in the 37th minute was pivotal in drawing level, and his creativity stood out in a tightly contested midfield battle.

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 lost 2-3 at home to Atlético Madrid, leaving them in 19th place on eight points after a patchy run that includes a win over Liverpool but draws with Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen. Their next fixture is against Heracles Almelo on 2025-12-13 at 19:00, with the opposition’s position and points yet to be confirmed, offering a chance to climb the table and build momentum from recent high-scoring outings like the 6-2 win over Napoli.

Atlético Madrid have just won 3-2 away at PSV, boosting them to seventh place on 12 points following a solid streak with victories over Inter, Union Saint-Gilloise and Eintracht Frankfurt, despite a heavy loss to Arsenal. They face Valencia next on 2025-12-13 at 13:00, with the opposition’s position and points yet to be confirmed, providing an opportunity to solidify their standing and chase higher spots in the league.

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