Liverpool suffered a 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League, marking their ninth loss in 12 matches across all competitions. PSV took the lead early through Ivan Perisic's penalty, but Dominik Szoboszlai equalized before halftime. Guus Til and Couhaib Driouech's brace in the second half secured the win for the visitors.
Match Overview
Liverpool hosted PSV Eindhoven on November 26, 2025, at Anfield in Matchday 5 of the Champions League league phase. The Reds, coming off a 3-0 Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest, hoped for a response but instead extended their poor form with a 1-4 defeat. This result leaves Liverpool with three wins and two losses in their first five Champions League games.
Key Moments
- 6th minute: PSV were awarded a penalty after Virgil van Dijk handled Joey Veerman's corner in the box. Ivan Perisic converted, sending Giorgi Mamardashvili the wrong way to make it 0-1.
- 15th minute: Liverpool equalized when Cody Gakpo's shot was parried by PSV goalkeeper Matej Kovar, allowing Dominik Szoboszlai to slot home from 12 yards for 1-1.
- PSV had a goal disallowed for offside when Yarek Gasiorowski scored after Ismael Saibari's rebound.
- Van Dijk's looping header hit the crossbar as Liverpool pressed before halftime.
After the break, PSV regained the lead in the 56th minute through Guus Til, who steered in Mauro Junior's diagonal pass. In the 75th minute, Ibrahima Konate's clearance error allowed Ricardo Pepi a shot that rebounded off the post to Couhaib Driouech for 2-1, then 3-1. Driouech added a fourth in stoppage time (90+3'), firing into the bottom corner.
Hugo Ekitike was substituted for Alexander Isak in the 61st minute after a back injury; Federico Chiesa replaced Konate in the 76th.
Post-Match Reaction
Manager Arne Slot admitted the defeat was hard to take, telling TNT Sports: "Every time it is the same question, the emotions are very negative and disappointing." He praised the first-half reaction but noted second-half lapses: "After half-time we conceded quite early... It’s another big loss." Slot urged resilience: "The only way to go is to go through now. Face where we are in, fight really hard."
Statistics
- Possession: Liverpool 63% - PSV 37%
- Shots: 27-9
- Shots on target: 9-6
- Corners: 11-4
This loss marks Liverpool's worst run since 1953-54, with nine defeats in 12 games. PSV, leading the Eredivisie by six points, earned a vital win, having previously won just one of four Champions League matches.
Liverpool's next fixture is against West Ham on Sunday, followed by Champions League games against Internazionale on December 9.
