Liverpool Vs PSV Eindhoven Highlights, UEFA Champions League: Visitors Humble LIV 4-1 At Anfield In Dominant UCL Display

We are back with another Champions League live blog, this time covering PSV Eindhoven’s trip to Anfield to face Liverpool. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.

• Fixture: Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven, Matchday 5

• Venue: Anfield

• Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

• Time: 1:30 AM IST (November 27)

• Live Streaming: SonyLIV

• Live Telecast: Sony TEN 2, Sony TEN 3, Sony TEN 2 HD, Sony TEN 3 HD

Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Jones, Gakpo, Ekitike, Gravenberch.

Subs: Woodman, Misciur, Gomez, Endo, Isak, Chiesa, Robertson, Nyoni, Ngumoha.

PSV XI: Kovar, Dest, Scouten, Yarek, Salah-Eddine, Mauro Jr, Saibari, Veerman, Man, Til, Perisic

Subs: Olij, Smolenaars, Obispo, Flamingo, Sildillia, Nagalo, Wanner, Fernandez, Pepi, Driouech, Bajraktarevic, Boadu

These two sides know each other well on the European stage, having met seven times in the European Cup. Liverpool have dominated the matchup with five wins, while PSV have managed just one, and one fixture ended in a draw. Their most recent clash came last season in the league phase, where a fully rotated, already-qualified Liverpool side fell 3–2 in Eindhoven on the final matchday, a reminder that PSV can punish them if given an inch.

The match kicks off at Anfield with a burst of energy. Liverpool, in their iconic all-red strip, waste no time setting a high tempo, pressing aggressively from the first whistle. PSV, suited up in their dark blue alternate kit, respond with composure, matching Liverpool’s early intent and looking to build from the back. Both teams push forward with purpose, each trying to stamp authority in the opening exchanges.

Saibari sneaks into space and releases a sharp effort that lands on the roof of the net, PSV are buzzing in attack and earn another corner as the pressure mounts. But suddenly, chaos for Liverpool. In the scramble, Van Dijk raises an arm while challenging, and the referee points straight to the spot. Anfield falls into stunned silence as PSV are handed an early penalty opportunity.

What a start for the visitors. Perisic steps up with ice-cold composure, sending Mamardashvili the wrong way and drilling his penalty into the bottom-right corner.

A nightmare opening for Liverpool, six minutes in, and they’re already chasing the game.

Dest is all over the action, clipping Szoboszlai inside the box as Liverpool struggle to build any rhythm. The stats aren’t kind either: Liverpool have lost all six Premier League games this season after conceding first. They did turn it around against Frankfurt, but comebacks have been rare.

Right now, it’s all a bit flat from the Reds.

Liverpool hit back immediately! PSV cough up possession and scramble to recover, but the pressure is relentless. Gakpo squeezes off a shot that Kovář can only parry into danger, and Szoboszlai is perfectly placed to pounce. He steadies himself and rifles it home from the centre of the box.

So close for Liverpool! Van Dijk rises at the far post and steers his header goalward, only for it to crash off the underside of the bar — agonisingly unlucky. Perišić clears, but Liverpool stay firmly on the front foot as Gakpo slips Szoboszlai through. The Reds are in complete control now.

Gravenberch looks for Gakpo with a lofted ball, but it’s overhit and Kovář gathers comfortably. Moments later, Ekitike drifts into the box, wriggling past defenders, but his deflected shot trickles harmlessly into the PSV keeper’s gloves.

Anfield erupts in boos as the referee waves away Liverpool’s penalty claims, with Van Dijk storming over for an explanation. Salah’s strike appeared to hit Perisic’s arm, but it looked just outside the box. Moments later, the whistle goes for half-time, leaving the home crowd frustrated. All square at the break.

We’re back underway at Anfield! Both sides reset and look ready to chase a decisive second-half breakthrough.

Heartbreak for Liverpool. From a Liverpool corner, PSV break quickly. Mauro Júnior threads a perfect pass to Til, who’s left unmarked, he pokes it past Mamardashvili for his first Champions League goal. A sucker punch for Van Dijk and Slot as PSV take control.

Szoboszlai unleashes a vicious strike that Kovar does superbly to tip over. Moments later, he swings in a lovely cross to Gakpo, but the header flies over. Isak tries his luck next, yet Kovář is sharp again, diving low to push it away. The PSV keeper is having some game.

Liverpool waste a corner as Van Dijk sends his header wide, and PSV punish them ruthlessly on the counter. Konaté misreads the long ball, allowing Pepi to burst clear. His effort crashes off the post, but Driouech is perfectly placed to bury the rebound. A huge blow for Liverpool — PSV now lead 3–1.

PSV break again but Saibari’s looping delivery is hopeful at best, finding no one. Anfield is almost silent apart from the jubilant PSV fans. Veerman tests Mamardashvili, but it’s a simple save. Isak then spins and fires one at goal, Kovář spills it, and Liverpool win a corner. After a couple of ricochets, the last off Mac Allister, frustration grows for the Reds.

Chiesa drifts left and shapes for goal instead of feeding Gakpo; his shot clips a PSV defender and bobbles safely to Kovář before rolling out. From the corner, Van Dijk rises high but directs his header off target. PSV make another change as Man goes off for Bajraktarević, looking to see this out.

It goes from bad to worse for Liverpool. PSV slice through them on the counter again, Dest beating Van Dijk far too easily before cutting it back into the heart of the box. Driouech is waiting unmarked and smashes his finish into the bottom-right corner for his second of the night. PSV’s bench spills onto the pitch in celebration, this one’s long gone for Liverpool.

The whistle goes, finally ending a miserable night for Liverpool. PSV’s ruthless counterattacking and clinical finishing seal a dominant 4–1 win at Anfield. Arne Slot looks furious on the touchline as his side are left with more questions than answers.