Liverpool suffered a shocking home defeat as PSV Eindhoven dismantled Arne Slot’s side 4–1 on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League group stage. The visitors struck early: Ivan Perisic converted a penalty in the 6th minute, though Dominik Szoboszlai quickly pulled Liverpool level with a goal on 16 minutes. From there, however, the Reds collapsed defensively.

After the break, PSV took full control. Guus Til and Driouech added three second-half goals, turning the evening into a nightmare for the Anfield faithful and delivering one of the biggest surprises of the Champions League season.

For Liverpool, this defeat is not yet fatal, but it marks their second loss of the campaign, leaving the club sitting 13th in the overall standings and raising serious concerns about defensive stability. PSV, meanwhile, celebrate their second win, climbing to 15th place and producing a thunderous statement on English soil.

2025-26 UEFA Champions League

Liverpool - PSV Eindhoven 1:4 (1:1)
Goals: Perišić I., 6 (penalty) (0:1); Szoboszlai, 16 (1:1); Til G., 56 (1:2); Driouech, 73 (1:3); Driouech, 91 (1:4)

Liverpool: Mamardashvili; van Dijk; Konate (Chiesa F., 76); Kerkez M.; Szoboszlai; Mac Allister A.; Jones Cur.; Gravenberch R.; Salah; Gakpo; Ekitike (Isak, 61)
Substitution: Isak (from 61); Chiesa F. (from 76)
Bench: Woodman; Gomez; Endo W.; Robertson A.; Nyoni; Ngumoha
Yellow Cards: van Dijk 17

PSV Eindhoven: Kovar M.; Salah-Eddine; Gasiorowski; Dest S.; Perišić I. (Driouech, 69); Til G. (Pepi, 69); Schouten; Veerman J.; Saibari; Mauro Júnior; Man D. (Bajraktarević, 89)
Substitution: Pepi (from 69); Driouech (from 69); Bajraktarević (from 89)
Bench: Olij; Smolenaars; Obispo; Flamingo; Sildillia; Nagalo; Fernandez Noah; Wanner P.; Boadu