In a stunning night at Anfield, PSV Eindhoven dismantled Liverpool FC 4–1 in a 2025–26 UEFA Champions League group-stage match — handing Liverpool their first home defeat in 14 group games and deepening the club’s growing crisis.
Match summary
- The horror show for Liverpool began just six minutes in, when captain Virgil van Dijk handled in the box and conceded a penalty. Ivan Perišić coolly converted to put PSV ahead.
- The hosts drew level in the 16th minute through Dominik Szoboszlai, who tapped in after a saved shot from a Cody Gakpo effort.
- But the second half spiralled into calamity for Liverpool. Guus Til restored PSV’s lead in the 56th minute, before substitute Couhaib Driouech struck twice — once in the 73rd minute and again in injury time — to seal a resounding win.
What it means for Liverpool
The loss is Liverpool’s ninth defeat in 12 matches across all competitions, marking their worst run since 1953–54. Tensions were high among fans — many left early — as the team endured yet another embarrassing night at home. Manager Arne Slot admitted the result was a shock, and questions will only intensify if performances don’t improve.
Defensively, the Reds looked disorganised and brittle — mistakes from van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté were particularly costly. Despite dominating possession and registering 26 shots, Liverpool couldn’t convert and were punished repeatedly on the break.
For PSV, a historic night
For PSV, this ranks among their greatest European nights. It’s their first win at Anfield and only the second time any side has scored four at the ground in a Champions League match. The performance highlighted their incisive attacking play, clinical finishing, and tactical discipline — credit to their coach Peter Bosz and the mental resilience of the squad.
The 4–1 scoreline not only boosts PSV’s standing in the group but also reinforces the warning that — even against elite clubs — they are a formidable threat when firing on all cylinders
