UEFA Champions League League Stage - 6
PSV Eindhoven 2 - 3 FT Atletico Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' G. Til (C. Driouech)
20' Ismael Saibari
33' Jerdy Schouten
J. Alvarez (A. Sorloth) 37'
41' Mauro Júnior
HT
Giuliano Simeone 47'
Pablo Barrios 50'
D. Hancko (N. Molina) 52'
A. Sorloth (P. Barrios) 56'
58' ↓ Y. Gasiorowski ↑A. Obispo
58' ↓ P. Wanner ↑D. Man
↓ N. Gonzalez ↑C. Gallagher 69'
73' ↓ G. Til ↑R. Pepi
↓ Koke ↑A. Griezmann 76'
↓ A. Sorloth ↑T. Almada 76'
81' ↓ C. Driouech ↑I. Perisic
85' R. Pepi (I. Perisic)
↓ G. Simeone ↑R. Le Normand 89'
Matteo Ruggeri 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
PSV Eindhoven
Goalkeepers
M. Kovar 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Defenders
S. Dest 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Schouten 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Gasiorowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
58
Entry
A. Salah-Eddine 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
8
Tackles
76%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
P. Wanner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
58
Entry
Mauro Junior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Veerman 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
80
Passes
4
Duels
C. Driouech 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
G. Til 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
I. Saibari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
N. Olij 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Schiks
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Obispo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Flamingo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sildillia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Nagalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Perisic 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
9
Minutes
7.5
Rating
R. Pepi 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
E. Bajraktarevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Man
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
J. Oblak 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
N. Molina
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Pubill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Hancko
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Ruggeri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
G. Simeone 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
P. Barrios
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Koke
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
N. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
A. Sorloth
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
J. Alvarez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
J. Musso
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Esquivel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Galan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bonar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Griezmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Raspadori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/11/2016 | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 0 | PSV Eindhoven | UEFA Champions League | Vicente Calderón |
| 13/09/2016 | PSV Eindhoven | 0 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Philips Stadion |
| 15/03/2016 | Atletico Madrid | 0 - 0 | PSV Eindhoven | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Vicente Calderón |
| 24/02/2016 | PSV Eindhoven | 0 - 0 | Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Philips Stadion |
23/11/2016
13/09/2016
15/03/2016
24/02/2016
PSV Eindhoven Win
Atletico Madrid Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +16
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -13
P: 6 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sørloth Orchestrates Atletico's Philips Stadion Heist in Five-Goal Spectacle
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. This wasn't a Champions League match—it was a masterclass in clinical finishing wrapped in 90 minutes of relentless intensity, where Atletico Madrid's composure under pressure proved the difference between celebration and despair.
The Turning Point: Atletico's Second-Half Blitz
PSV Eindhoven arrived at the Philips Stadion with momentum. Gucci Til's early strike—assisted by Couhaïb Driouech—handed the hosts a 1-0 lead within 10 minutes. For 37 minutes, the Dutch outfit controlled the balance of play, their 53% possession suggesting dominance. But Atletico Madrid had other ideas. Julián Álvarez levelled before half-time, courtesy of Alexander Sørloth's precision pass. Then came the stakes: within four minutes of the restart, David Hancko restored Atletico's lead, and Sørloth himself fired home in the 56th minute to make it 3-1. The momentum had shifted entirely.
Sørloth's Fingerprints All Over Madrid's Victory
Sørloth's performance—a goal, an assist, and three key passes—embodied Atletico's clinical edge. While PSV mustered 13 shots to Atletico's 15, the visitors' accuracy was ruthless: nine shots on target versus PSV's three. The expected goals told a similar story: Atletico's 2.23 xG proved more lethal than PSV's 2.67, a paradox explained by Intensity and precision in the final third. Ivan Perišić, introduced from the bench, provided the assist for Ricardo Pepi's 85th-minute consolation, but by then the damage was done. Atletico's 15 fouls and defensive grit—marshalled by Nahuel Molina—suffocated PSV's rhythm in the second half.
PSV's Possession Paradox
For all their territorial control and 84% pass accuracy, PSV couldn't convert dominance into points. Anass Salah-Eddine's defensive stability kept the hosts in the contest, but it wasn't enough. Atletico's form—four wins in six games—proved too potent. The hosts' form of LWDWD pales against Madrid's WWWLW trajectory. This wasn't an upset; it was a statement.
Key Questions
What made Alexander Sørloth the standout performer?
Sørloth's goal and assist, combined with three key passes, orchestrated Atletico's second-half dominance. His movement and decision-making proved the difference.
Why did the match explode in the second half?
Atletico shifted to a higher press and clinical finishing. PSV's possession dominance crumbled against Madrid's ruthless conversion rate and defensive intensity.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Dutch Desperation Meets Simeone’s Wall
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. This is a gritty survival exercise rather than a European spectacle, as PSV fight to remain relevant in the Champions League.
The Setup
Reporting live from Philips Stadion, the atmosphere is thick with anxiety. PSV Eindhoven find themselves in 21st place, hovering dangerously close to the elimination zone. Their Form has been a rollercoaster, and with only 8 points from 6 matches, the Stakes couldn't be higher. They need a result to ensure they do not slide into the bottom twelve. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, sit 8th and look to solidify their automatic qualification spot. While the Stars might favor the visitors, the Dutch side’s home advantage is their only real lifeline in this Balance of power.
Key Battle
The contest will be decided by PSV's ability to break down a low block. Without specific individual mismatches provided, the tactical focus shifts to the PSV creative engine, led by Johan Bakayoko, attempting to pierce the disciplined structure of the Atletico Madrid midfield. It is a classic case of a desperate attack meeting an immovable object.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair. PSV will push forward out of necessity, but Atletico will absorb the pressure and strike on a classic counter-attack orchestrated by Antoine Griezmann. A narrow 1-0 win for the visitors is the most likely outcome in a match that will likely lack fluidity and flair.