Champions League Result: PSV Eindhoven 1-3 Union Saint-Gilloise (16 September 2025)
In their first match of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League group stage, Union Saint-Gilloise pulled off a surprising away win at PSV Eindhoven, beating the Dutch side 3-1 at the Philips Stadion.
Key Events & Goals
- Early Penalty: Union took the lead in the 9th minute when Promise David converted a penalty after a foul in the box.
- Second Goal Before Halftime: In the 39th minute, Anouar Ait El Hadj extended Union’s lead with a solo run that ended in a goal just before the break.
- Late Third: Kevin Mac Allister secured the win for Union around the 81st minute, scoring from a corner.
- Consolation for PSV: In stoppage time, Ruben van Bommel pulled one back for PSV, but it was too late to change the outcome.
Analysis & Implications
- Union Saint-Gilloise made a strong statement, especially since this is their debut in the Champions League group stage.
- PSV, despite controlling parts of the game, were undone by defensive lapses and didn’t take enough of their chances.
- The result gives Union an excellent start in their group, while PSV will need to regroup quickly.
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