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

Dive into Coral’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 got off to a flying start at Anfield, taking the lead in the 6th minute when Ivan Perisic slotted home a penalty to make it 0-1. Liverpool responded well, equalising in the 16th minute through Dominik Szoboszlai, who finished off a nice assist from Cody Gakpo to level things at 1-1. But Virgil van Dijk picked up a yellow card just a minute later, adding a bit of tension as the Reds tried to build momentum before half-time.

The second half belonged to PSV, with Guus Til restoring their lead in the 56th minute via a Mauro Junior assist, making it 1-2. Substitutions shook things up around the 69th minute, and PSV capitalised when Couhaib Driouech scored in the 73rd, assisted by Ricardo Pepi, to extend the lead to 1-3. Driouech wasn’t done, grabbing his second in the 90+1st minute with help from Sergino Dest, sealing a convincing 1-4 victory for the visitors despite Liverpool’s efforts to push back.

Liverpool dominated possession with 63% of the ball compared to PSV’s 37%, which allowed them to rack up 11 corners against PSV’s 4, suggesting they created plenty of set-piece opportunities but couldn’t convert them into goals. The dribble count was neck-and-neck at 39 for Liverpool and 41 for PSV, showing both sides were lively in attack, but PSV made their chances count more effectively with 2 assists recorded against Liverpool’s none, which helped them pull away in the second half. On the discipline side, Liverpool picked up one yellow card while PSV stayed clean, and the visitors also converted their one penalty, underlining their clinical edge.

Substitutions played a role too, with Liverpool using 2 – Alexander Isak came on for Hugo Ekitike in the 61st minute, and Federico Chiesa replaced Ibrahima Konate in the 76th, perhaps aiming to inject more attacking flair. PSV, using 3 subs, saw Ricardo Pepi replace Guus Til and Couhaib Driouech come on for Ivan Perisic both in the 69th minute, which proved pivotal as the fresh legs contributed directly to the late goals, while Emir Bajraktarevic subbed in for Dennis Man in the 89th to help see out the win.

The game’s early turning point came in the 6th minute when PSV were awarded a penalty, coolly converted by Ivan Perisic to give them a quick lead. Liverpool fought back with Dominik Szoboszlai’s equaliser in the 16th, but Virgil van Dijk’s yellow card just afterwards for a foul seemed to disrupt their rhythm slightly. The real shifts happened post-half-time: Guus Til’s 56th-minute goal put PSV back in front, and after substitutions around the 69th where Ricardo Pepi and Couhaib Driouech entered the fray for Til and Perisic respectively, Driouech struck twice – first in the 73rd assisted by Pepi, then in stoppage time at 90+1’ with Dest’s help after Bajraktarevic came on in the 89th for Dennis Man – effectively killing off any Liverpool comeback hopes.

Liverpool lined up in their familiar 4-2-3-1 shape, with a solid defensive base allowing the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo to link up effectively in attack, as seen in their equaliser. Standout partnerships included the central defensive duo, where Virgil van Dijk’s leadership was key despite his booking, and the midfield engine room that controlled possession for much of the game.

PSV set out in a 4-4-2 formation, which gave them a balanced look with wide threats and a potent front pair, enabling quick counters that caught Liverpool out multiple times. Key roles shone through in midfield, where assists from Mauro Junior and later substitute Ricardo Pepi but it was the other sub, Couhaib Driouech who grabed the headlines with a well-taken brace after replacing Perisic on 69 minutes that fueled their second-half surge.

Couhaib Driouech earned Man of the Match honours for his game-changing impact off the bench, scoring twice in the 73rd and 90+1st minutes to secure PSV’s victory. Coming on in the 69th for Ivan Perisic, his fresh energy and clinical finishing, including a goal assisted by Ricardo Pepi and another by Sergino Dest, turned the tide decisively. It was a performance full of pace and precision that Liverpool simply couldn’t handle late on.

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 be looking to bounce back from this disappointing 1-4 home defeat, which exposed some defensive frailties despite their possession dominance. They face West Ham next with pressure mounting on them to get results.

PSV can celebrate a superb 4-1 away win that boosts their confidence, thanks to clinical finishing and effective substitutions. Heading into their next match, they’ll aim to build on this momentum, carrying forward the attacking partnerships that proved so effective here.

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