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PSV Eindhoven Overcomes Juventus in Thrilling Champions League Clash
Eindhoven, Netherlands – PSV Eindhoven defeated Juventus 4-2 in a thrilling Champions League knockout round play-off match at the Philips Stadion on Tuesday, February 19, 2025. Despite Juventus taking the lead with a goal from Timothy Weah in the 63rd minute, PSV displayed greater offensive power in the second half.
Ivan Perisic opened the scoring for the home side in the 53rd minute, assisted by Noah Lang. Saibari then extended the lead in the 74th, with an assist from Luuk de Jong. Juventus fought back with Weah’s goal, but PSV sealed the victory with a goal from Ricardo Flamingo in stoppage time (98th minute). The match was characterized by high intensity, with a total of 34 fouls and 4 yellow cards, 3 for Juventus and 1 for PSV. PSV dominated possession (59%), registering 25 shots on goal, while Juventus managed 15.
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić oversaw a tense encounter that ultimately went the way of the home team, who proved more clinical in front of goal.
Substitutions juventus: at minute 12 A. Cambiaso came in and R. Veiga went out., at minute 77 K. Thuram came in and M. Locatelli went out., at minute 77 N. Savona came in and T. Koopmeiners went out., at minute 77 K. Yildiz came in and F. Conceicao went out., at minute 90 D. Vlahovic came in and R. Kolo Muani went out., at minute 91 S. Mbangula came in and A. Cambiaso went out.
Substitutions psv eindhoven: at minute 72 G. Til came in and J. Schouten went out., at minute 78 T. Malacia came in and R. Ledezma went out., at minute 85 J. Bakayoko came in and I. Perisic went out., at minute 106 A. Obispo came in and O. Boscagli went out., at minute 115 A. Nagalo came in and J. Veerman went out., at minute 115 C. Driouech came in and N. Lang went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
PSV Eindhoven
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