UCL: PSV Comeback Sends Juventus Crashing Out of Champions League

PSV Eindhoven completed an incredible turnaround to send Juventus tumbling out of the Champions League, winning 3-1 in extra time to advance to the Last 16.

PSV Eindhoven staged a thrilling comeback to eliminate Juventus from the UEFA Champions League, advancing to the last 16 with a 3-1 victory on the night. The Dutch side overturned their first-leg deficit in dramatic fashion, sending the Philips Stadion crowd into raptures.

The match began at a frenetic pace, with both teams creating a lively atmosphere. However, the first 20 minutes lacked clear-cut chances, as Juventus's defense held firm against PSV's early onslaught. The visitors' resolute display ensured that the opening period remained goalless.

PSV goalkeeper Walter Benitez was called into action for the first time when Andrea Cambiaso's deflected shot forced him into a comfortable save. This proved to be the only shot on target in the first half, with Juventus manager Thiago Motta undoubtedly satisfied with his team's disciplined performance.

The second half witnessed a significant increase in intensity, with PSV creating two scoring opportunities within three minutes of the restart. Ivan Perisic attempted to replicate his goal from the first leg but was denied by Michele Di Gregorio, before Noa Lang fired into the side-netting from a tight angle.

The match sparked to life in the opening 10 minutes of the second half, as Randal Kolo Muani squandered Juventus's first genuine chance. PSV's Ivan Perisic then broke the deadlock with a moment of individual brilliance, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the match.

Flamingo's extra-time winner sends PSV through 🦩#UCL pic.twitter.com/hlbea3khHD

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 19, 2025

Noa Lang initiated the move that led to PSV's opening goal, dribbling inside from the left and delivering a precise pass to Ivan Perisic. The Croatian's impeccable first touch set up a volley that he struck with conviction, sending the ball flying across the goalkeeper and into the bottom corner.

Juventus were forced to weather another PSV storm, and Federico Gatti proved instrumental in keeping the aggregate score level. The defender made two crucial interventions, most notably heading away a goalbound Luuk de Jong header. This defensive resilience would soon prove vital, as Timothy Weah restored Juventus's aggregate lead with a powerful half-volley from the edge of the box.

HERE WE COME! 🤩#UCL pic.twitter.com/aXztlzKNrF

— PSV (@PSV) February 19, 2025

The match had transformed into an epic Champions League knockout encounter, with PSV pushing hard for an equalizer. Ismael Saibari timed his run into the box to perfection, scrambling home a deflected cross to send the tie into extra time. As the intensity of the game momentarily dipped in extra time, PSV continued to dominate, and Saibari should have put them ahead on aggregate when he was played through on goal from a tight angle, only to be denied by Michele Di Gregorio.

The inevitable eventually occurred in the 98th minute, as Ryan Flamingo tapped home from close range after Di Gregorio and Federico Gatti failed to clear the danger from the Juventus box. Even then, the drama was not yet over, as Dusan Vlahovic rattled the post from six yards out. Ultimately, PSV held on to secure their place in the Last 16, where they will face either Inter Milan or Arsenal.