Álvarez and Sorloth fire Atlético to 3-2 win at PSV | OneFootball

In a high-stakes UEFA Champions League match, Atlético de Madrid edged past PSV Eindhoven with a 3-2 victory. The match, held at the Philips Stadion, was a crucial fixture in the league phase of the competition. PSV, despite having a slight edge in possession, could not convert their chances effectively, as reflected in their lower expected goals of 2.36 compared to their actual scoring.

The game kicked off with an early goal from PSV's Guus Til, who scored in the 10th minute with a precise right-footed shot, assisted by Couhaib Driouech. However, Atlético responded with vigor, equalizing through Julián Álvarez in the 37th minute, with Alexander Sørloth providing the assist. The momentum shifted shortly after the break, with Atlético's Dávid Hancko and Alexander Sørloth adding two more goals to the tally, making it 3-1 in favor of the visitors.

PSV attempted a comeback with a late goal in the 85th minute by Ricardo Pepi, assisted by Ivan Perisic, but it wasn't enough to overturn Atlético's lead. The match concluded with Atlético de Madrid securing a crucial victory away from home, demonstrating their clinical finishing with 9 shots on target out of 15 attempts, contrasting with PSV's 3 on target from 12 attempts.

This victory places Atlético in a favorable position in their Champions League campaign, highlighting key performances from Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth. As the group stage progresses, both teams will look to refine their strategies and execution, with PSV needing to improve their defensive resilience and Atlético aiming to maintain their winning momentum.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

PSV Eindhoven takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Atletico Madrid. Guus Til scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the right corner of the net. The assist comes from Couhaib Driouech.

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GOAL PSV: Guus Til (PSV) scores!

Guus Til scores goal number 2 in the competition (6 matches)

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Opportunity wasted! Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed to the left. The assist came from Guus Til after a quick counterattack.

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Opportunity wasted. Alexander Sørloth of Atletico Madrid attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The cross was delivered by Julián Alvarez.

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Opportunity wasted. Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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Opportunity wasted! Pablo Barrios of Atletico Madrid took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Giuliano Simeone following a corner kick.

It's now 1-1 between PSV Eindhoven and Atletico Madrid. Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid has scored with a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.It's now 1-1 between PSV Eindhoven and Atletico Madrid. Julián Alvarez scores for Atletico Madrid with a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, sending the ball straight into the center of the net. The assist came from Alexander Sørloth.

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GOAL Atlético de Madrid: Julián Álvarez (Atlético de Madrid) scores!

Julián Álvarez scores goal number 4 in the competition (5 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Couhaib Driouech of PSV Eindhoven attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Matej Kovár after a quick counterattack.

PSV Eindhoven 1, Atletico Madrid 2. Dávid Hancko scores for Atletico Madrid with a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box, following a corner kick on the left side.

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GOAL Atlético de Madrid: David Hancko (Atlético de Madrid) scores!

David Hancko scores goal number 1 in the competition (4 matches)

PSV Eindhoven 1, Atletico Madrid 3. Alexander Sørloth finds the back of the net for Atletico Madrid, heading the ball from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Pablo Barrios, who delivered a precise cross.

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GOAL Atlético de Madrid: Alexander Sorloth (Atlético de Madrid) scores!

Alexander Sorloth scores goal number 1 in the competition (5 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right after the corner kick.

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Opportunity wasted. Sergiño Dest of PSV Eindhoven attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left following a corner kick.

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Opportunity wasted! Giuliano Simeone from Atletico Madrid took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it narrowly missed hitting the top right corner of the goal. The assist came from Alexander Sørloth.

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Opportunity wasted! Armando Obispo of PSV Eindhoven attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box but sent it over the bar. The chance was set up by Joey Veerman, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

PSV Eindhoven 2, Atletico Madrid 3. Ricardo Pepi scores for PSV Eindhoven with a right-footed shot from close range into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Ivan Perisic, who headed the ball after a corner kick.

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GOAL PSV: Ricardo Pepi (PSV) scores!

Ricardo Pepi scores goal number 3 in the competition (5 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Armando Obispo of PSV Eindhoven took a right-footed shot from close range but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Anass Salah-Eddine, who delivered a cross.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match