Anfield witnessed one of its most dismal European nights in decades as Liverpool succumbed to a devastating 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. The loss marks a catastrophic ninth defeat in twelve matches across all competitions for the Reds, representing their worst twelve-game performance since the 1953-54 season.
Manager Arne Slot conveyed profound disappointment following the match, stating, “The emotions are very negative and disappointing. I was hoping and expecting a better performance, which was far from what we are accustomed to, even in defeat.” The Dutch manager acknowledged his team’s fundamental defensive vulnerabilities, noting, “We simply concede too many goals to compete effectively.”
The match began disastrously when Virgil van Dijk handled the ball during an early corner, resulting in Ivan Perisic converting the sixth-minute penalty. Although Dominik Szoboszlai temporarily equalized following a parried save from Cody Gakpo’s effort, PSV dominated the second half. Guus Til expertly restored the visitors’ lead before Couhaib Driouech compounded Liverpool’s misery with two late goals, capitalizing on catastrophic defensive errors.
This humiliating result follows Liverpool’s 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, signaling the alarming deterioration of Anfield’s former fortress status. The team has now suffered more home losses this season than throughout the entire previous campaign.
In contrasting Champions League action, Arsenal delivered a statement victory by ending Bayern Munich’s unbeaten start with a 3-1 triumph at the Emirates. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé achieved a personal milestone, scoring four goals for the first time in a Champions League match as Real Madrid narrowly defeated Olympiacos 4-3. Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious in an eight-goal thriller against Tottenham, with Vitinha’s hat-trick inspiring a 5-3 comeback win.