Key Takeaways:
- PSV Eindhoven overpowered Napoli 6:2 in the third round of the main phase of the Champions League
- Denis Man scored twice (54′, 80′), while Scott McTominay netted both goals for Napoli (31′, 86′)
- PSV now have 4 points in 11th place, with Napoli on 3 points and sitting 22nd in the provisional standings
Match Overview
PSV Eindhoven delivered a commanding 6:2 victory over Napoli at home in the third round of the Champions League’s main phase. The Dutch side secured their emphatic win with goals from Denis Man (54′, 80′), Ismael Saibari (38′), Ricardo Pepi (87′), Couhaib Driouech (89′), and an own goal from Alessandro Buongiorno (35′). Scott McTominay was the sole goal scorer for the visiting Napoli, striking in the 31st and 86th minutes.
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Key Moments and Goal Chronology
The opening stages saw PSV pressing for an advantage as early as the 11th minute, but Vanja Milinković-Savić produced a crucial save to deny Denis Man’s effort. Ismael Saibari looked to have given the hosts a 20th-minute lead, only for his effort to be ruled out for offside.
It was Napoli who struck first, with Scott McTominay heading in Leonardo Spinazzola’s cross in the 31st minute to put the Italians ahead. PSV responded quickly, capitalising on Alessandro Buongiorno’s own goal in the 35th minute to equalise. The home side soon surged in front when Ismael Saibari, following a pass from Guus Til and a fine solo run, slotted past the goalkeeper for 2:1 in the 38th minute.
| Minute | Team | Scorer | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31′ | Napoli | Scott McTominay | 0:1 |
| 35′ | PSV Eindhoven | Alessandro Buongiorno (own goal) | 1:1 |
| 38′ | PSV Eindhoven | Ismael Saibari | 2:1 |
| 54′ | PSV Eindhoven | Denis Man | 3:1 |
| 76′ | Napoli | Lorenzo Lucca (red card) | — |
| 80′ | PSV Eindhoven | Denis Man | 4:1 |
| 86′ | Napoli | Scott McTominay | 4:2 |
| 87′ | PSV Eindhoven | Ricardo Pepi | 5:2 |
| 89′ | PSV Eindhoven | Couhaib Driouech | 6:2 |
Detailed Match Analysis
After the interval, PSV asserted their dominance further. Mauro Júnior’s assist found Denis Man in the penalty area, allowing the Romanian winger to make it 3:1 on 54 minutes. Napoli’s challenge diminished in the 76th minute as Lorenzo Lucca received his marching orders, leaving the visitors with ten men.
PSV capitalised on their numerical superiority, with Man producing his second of the night in the 80th minute after Joey Veerman’s delivery. Napoli momentarily narrowed the deficit through McTominay’s second headed goal in the 86th, assisted by David Neres.
The Dutch side immediately restored their cushion, as Ricardo Pepi netted in the 87th minute from a short-range finish following a Couhaib Driouech assist. Driouech himself rounded off the scoring in the 89th minute, striking past Milinković-Savić from mid-range after a well-worked move.
Standings and Implications
Following this result, PSV Eindhoven have collected 4 points, moving them into 11th position in the provisional table. Napoli, having managed a single point less, sit in 22nd place. The emphatic nature of PSV’s victory sends a strong message to their Group opponents and offers valuable momentum as the Champions League campaign continues.
