PSV Eindhoven lit up the Philips Stadion with a breathtaking display of attacking football, storming to a sensational 6-2 victory over 10-man Napoli in one of the most thrilling matches of this season’s Champions League.
For a night that began in disappointment, it ended in pure joy for the Dutch side — their first win in the competition this campaign, and one that will be remembered for years to come.
McTominay opens the scoring — but PSV hit back fast
Scott McTominay, last season’s standout performer for Napoli, looked ready to spoil PSV’s evening when he fired the visitors into an early lead. But the advantage didn’t last long.
Just seven minutes later, PSV were level after Alessandro Buongiorno deflected the ball into his own net under pressure. And before Napoli could settle, Ismael Saibari struck a beauty from distance to turn the game on its head and send the home crowd into a frenzy.
Dennis Man double and Napoli’s meltdown
As PSV gained control, Dennis Man stepped into the spotlight, scoring twice — one before and one after Napoli’s collapse in discipline.
Frustration boiled over for Lorenzo Lucca, who was shown a red card in the 76th minute after angrily protesting a referee’s decision. That moment summed up Napoli’s unraveling on a disastrous night in Eindhoven.
Pepi and Driouech seal the demolition
McTominay did grab a late consolation — his second goal of the night — but any hopes of a comeback were immediately crushed. Substitute Ricardo Pepi restored PSV’s three-goal cushion before Couhaib Driouech put the icing on the cake with a spectacular long-range strike.
It was the kind of performance that defines a team’s European ambitions — full of energy, belief, and ruthless finishing.
Contrasting fortunes for both sides
For Antonio Conte’s Napoli, it was another tough result, marking back-to-back defeats following their weekend loss to Torino. The Italians slipped to 22nd place in the Champions League’s 36-team league phase, while PSV’s emphatic win propelled them into 11th.
Meanwhile, PSV fans will be dreaming again after a night that reminded Europe what Dutch football is all about — fearless, free-flowing, and fiercely entertaining.
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