PSV Eindhoven 3-2 Liverpool: UEFA Champions League result as much-changed 10-man Reds finish top despite defeat

Champions League / League Phase

Philips Stadion / 29.01.2025

PSV

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Liverpool

J. Bakayoko(35')
I. Saibari(45')
R. Pepi(45+6')

C. Gakpo(28' PEN)
H. Elliott(40')

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GAKPO SCORES BUT SUFFERS DEFEAT ON PSV RETURN AS LIVERPOOL STILL FINISH TOP

Liverpool finished top of the UEFA Champions League group stage despite seeing their perfect record in the competition come to an end in a topsy-turvy 3-2 loss at PSV Eindhoven.

Arne Slot left no fewer than 12 first-team regulars on Merseyside, but the much-changed visitors still led twice in the first half through Cody Gakpo’s penalty and Harvey Elliott’s rebound.

However, Johan Bakayoko and Ismael Saibari both levelled before Ricardo Pepi flicked the Dutch champions into the lead on the stroke of half-time.

There was little to shout about in a second half that did not carry the same entertainment value, although the visitors did finish the game with 10 men when 18-year-old Amara Nallo was shown a straight red card within moments of appearing as a substitute.

The result sees Liverpool finish top of the standings and will now look forward to a last 16 tie with the first leg scheduled for March 4/5.

PSV, who finish 14th after securing a first win over Liverpool and extended their unbeaten home run to 54 matches, head into a two-legged play-off set for February 11/12 and 18/19.

Highlights: PSV wreck Liverpool's perfect record on final night

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TNT SPORTS EXPERTS REACT TO A YOUNG LIVERPOOL SIDE SUFFERING DEFEAT

JOE COLE: "Job done. They finished top of the league. The young players equipped themselves very well tonight.

"It’s a game in isolation and I just think it’s onwards and upwards for Liverpool. No problem and a massive game on Saturday. The attention for Arne Slot will already be turning to that.

"It's defeat here, but the young lads did themselves justice tonight."

Lightning Liverpool counter sees Elliott put visitors back in front at PSV

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PETER CROUCH: "You’d expect Liverpool to get a result against Tottenham (in the League Cup), certainly at home, (second leg) and they have a favourable draw in the fA cup. They are top of the group in the Champions League and in the Premier League, so it doesn’t get much better for Liverpool.

"I know they lost the game tonight, but they got minutes into young players that will serve them well for the future."

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MUCH-CHANGED REDS BEATEN BUT TOP SPOT SECURED

Liverpool finish top of the UCL League Phase despite blemishing their previously perfect run with a rollercoaster defeat at PSV Eindhoven.

Arne Slot’s men were already guaranteed a top-two finish and Barcelona’s failure to beat Atalanta means a much-changed Reds still end up top of the pile with seven wins from eight matches.

Liverpool will now look forward to a Last 16 tie with the first leg scheduled for March 4/5.

PSV, who finish 14th, head into a two-legged play-off set for February 11/12 and 18/19.

Next up, Liverpool visit Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.

90+6'

FULL TIME!

PSV Eindhoven 3-2 Liverpool.

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ALMOST FOUR!

Kelleher pulls off another stonking reaction save to keep out Babadi's header.

90+4'

AS IT STANDS

Liverpool will finish top with PSV into the play-offs in 14th.

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PSV

PSV CHANGE

Babadi on for Til.

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STOPPAGE TIME

Five minutes added.

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PSV ATTEMPT

Kelleher produces a smart save to keep out Ledezma's fizzing effort.

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VAR DID CHECK THAT RED CARD...

But there was no reprieve for Nallo.

Liverpool are down to 10 men.

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Liverpool

RED CARD!

Liverpool youngster Nallo has been on the pitch just a few moments but he's shown a straight red for bringing down Bakayoko as the forward ran through.

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IT'S BEEN A POSITIVE NIGHT FOR CHIESA

The Italian has struggled for minutes since his summer move, but he always carries a threat and seems to be improving his match fitness.

Liverpool

LIVERPOOL CHANGE

Nallo on for Danns.

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LIVERPOOL ATTEMPT

Morton lets fly from distance but it's too close to Benitez.

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IT'S BEEN A SECOND HALF OF NEARLY MOMENTS

After the incredible five-goal burst in the second part of the first period, it's been a bit dull since the interval.

Liverpool are huffing and puffing searching for a leveller, but haven't really looked likely.

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ANOTHER TWIST IN BARCELONA!

Atalanta have squared the match at 2-2 courtesy of Pašalić.

As it stands, Liverpool will finish top....

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PSV

PSV TRIPLE CHANGE

De Jong, Nagalo and Driouech on.

Saibari, Pepi and Obispo off.

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WHAT A BLOCK!

PSV almost stumble there way through on the break. It eventually finds Saibari on the left side of the area but his goal-bound shot is brilliantly blocked by Morton.

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A BIG NIGHT FOR TREY NYONI

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