UEFA Champions League Gameweek 3
PSV Eindhoven 6 - 2 FT Napoli
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⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
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Futmetrix Verdict
81
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⚡ Form
54
⚖️ Balance
90
🏆 Stakes
78
⭐ Stars
91
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Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, Sep 19
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2-1
Hull City
⚡ Intensity
61
⚖️ Balance
41
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' Joey Veerman
S. McTominay (L. Spinazzola) 31'
35' A. Buongiorno (I. Perisic)
38' I. Saibari (G. Til)
HT
46' ↓ Y. Gasiorowski ↑A. Obispo
54' D. Man (Mauro Junior)
↓ B. Gilmour ↑N. Lang 58'
↓ S. Beukema ↑Juan Jesus 58'
↓ L. Spinazzola ↑M. Gutierrez 58'
70' Ismael Saibari
↓ M. Politano ↑David Neres 73'
Lorenzo Lucca 76'
80' D. Man (J. Veerman)
84' ↓ A. Salah-Eddine ↑S. Dest
84' ↓ G. Til ↑R. Pepi
84' ↓ I. Perisic ↑C. Driouech
↓ K. De Bruyne ↑E. Elmas 85'
S. McTominay (David Neres) 86'
87' R. Pepi (C. Driouech)
88' ↓ I. Saibari ↑P. Wanner
89' C. Driouech (R. Pepi)
90' Couhaib Driouech
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
PSV Eindhoven
Goalkeepers
Matej Kovar 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ryan Flamingo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jerdy Schouten
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yarek Gasiorowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Anass Salah-Eddine 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Mauro Júnior 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Joey Veerman 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
65%
Pass Acc
Dennis Man 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Ismael Saibari 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ivan Perišić
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Guus Til
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Nick Olij 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Niek Schiks
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Armando Obispo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergiño Dest
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adamo Nagalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Wanner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Pepi 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Couhaib Driouech
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.9
Rating
Esmir Bajraktarević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Myron Boadu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Vanja Milinković-Savić 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
6
Conceded
3
Saves
Defenders
Giovanni Di Lorenzo
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sam Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
58
Entry
Alessandro Buongiorno 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
3
Fouls
4.9
Rating
Leonardo Spinazzola
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Matteo Politano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Billy Gilmour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Scott McTominay
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Forwards
Kevin De Bruyne
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
85
Entry
Lorenzo Lucca
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
BENCH
Alex Meret
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arda Yazıcı
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eljif Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Vergara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Neres 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
17
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Giuseppe Ambrosino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noa Lang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -8
P: 3 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
PSV Eindhoven
Napoli
PSV Eindhoven
Napoli
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
PSV Unleash Offensive Fury as Napoli Crumble at Philips Stadion
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. When a Champions League night produces eight goals and a red card, it's not just entertainment—it's a statement about who belongs in Europe's elite.
The Onslaught Begins
Scott McTominay's early strike for Napoli promised a contest. The Scottish midfielder buried Spinazzola's assist in the 31st minute with clinical precision. But PSV Eindhoven had other ideas. An own goal from Buongiorno four minutes later—courtesy of Perisic's pressure—flipped the Balance. By the 38th minute, Saibari had extended PSV's lead, and the Philips Stadion crowd sensed blood.
Man's Masterclass and the Collapse
Dennis Man became the architect of Napoli's downfall, striking twice—once in the 54th minute and again in the 80th—to transform the match into a rout. His movement in the final third was relentless, his finishing clinical. PSV's Intensity never wavered: 59% possession, 19 shots, 8 on target. Napoli, meanwhile, managed just 2 shots on target across the entire 90 minutes. The Stakes shifted dramatically when Lorenzo Lucca received a red card in the 76th minute for an argument, leaving the Italians to play the final stretch with ten men and no realistic hope of salvaging anything.
Driouech's Late Brilliance Seals the Rout
Substitute Couhaib Driouech embodied PSV's relentless pressure in the closing stages, delivering a goal and an assist to cap a highly entertaining evening. His combination with Pepi in the 87th and 89th minutes—goals flying in rapid succession—turned the scoreline into a statement of dominance. McTominay's late consolation in the 86th minute merely papered over the cracks in Napoli's defence. PSV's xG of 2.89 reflected their superiority; Napoli's 1.16 told the story of a team overwhelmed. The home side's 88% pass accuracy and control of tempo never allowed the visitors a foothold. This wasn't a Champions League match—it was a masterclass in how to dismantle a struggling opponent when the Intensity is turned to maximum.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Lorenzo Lucca impact the match?
Lucca's 76th-minute dismissal for an argument removed Napoli's attacking threat entirely. PSV scored three more goals with numerical advantage, transforming a contest into a rout.
What made Couhaib Driouech the Man of the Match?
Driouech's goal and assist, combined with relentless pressing, epitomised PSV's dominance. His rating of 8.9 reflected complete attacking involvement in the final stages.
What caused the eight-goal thriller?
PSV's relentless Intensity, superior possession (59%), and clinical finishing (8 shots on target) overwhelmed Napoli's fragile defence and limited attacking output.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
European Survival on the Line in Eindhoven
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. This clash represents a high-pressure scramble for points as both clubs teeter precariously on the edge of the Champions League playoff cutoff line.
The Setup
With the new league phase reaching a critical juncture on October 21, 2025, PSV Eindhoven and Napoli find themselves in a territory they rarely inhabit: the danger zone. Currently sitting in 21st and 23rd place respectively, the Stakes could not be higher. A loss here for either side would significantly damage their chances of securing a top-24 finish, effectively ending their European journey. PSV brings a more stable Form into the Philips Stadion, having secured eight points, but their defensive Balance has been questioned after conceding eleven goals in their opening fixtures. Napoli, just one point behind, arrives with a volatile record, alternating between flashes of brilliance and disappointing lapses.
Key Battle
The defining conflict will unfold in the transition phase. Without individual stars dominating the narrative, this is a unit-versus-unit struggle. PSV’s home midfield will attempt to dominate possession and pin the visitors back, but they must be wary of Napoli’s tactical structure. The Italian side has struggled for goals this season, yet their ability to exploit space on the counter-attack remains their primary weapon. If the PSV back line overcommits in search of a decisive goal, the Stars of the Napoli counter-attack will find the gaps they need to punish the hosts.
Our Prediction
The atmosphere in Eindhoven will be electric, but the football will likely be cautious. Neither side can afford a defeat, leading to a cagey opening hour. However, PSV’s superior goal-scoring record at home should eventually break the deadlock. We expect a late surge from the hosts to secure a 2-1 victory, pushing them toward the safety of the top-20 while leaving Napoli in a desperate position for the remaining rounds.