Match report

PSV Eindhoven Holds Off Borussia Dortmund 1-1 in UEFA Champions League

PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
1–1
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Feb 20, 2024

PSV Eindhoven secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in their UEFA Champions League match. The game saw early momentum shift with Donyell Malen scoring for Dortmund before Luuk de Jong's penalty equalized for PSV. Both teams showed resilience and determination, resulting in a well-deserved share of points.

Key Facts

  • • Donyell Malen scored the opening goal for Borussia Dortmund at 24 minutes.
  • • Luuk de Jong equalized with a penalty for PSV Eindhoven at 56 minutes.
  • • H. Lozano and I. Maatsen received yellow cards in the first half for their respective teams.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including notable changes like Marco Reus coming on for Dortmund.

Lineups

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Benítez (G)
  • 3 J. Teze (D)
  • 22 J. Schouten (D)
  • 18 O. Boscagli (D)
  • 8 S. Dest (D)
  • 10 M. Tillman (M)
  • 23 J. Veerman (M)
  • 34 I. Saibari (M)
  • 11 J. Bakayoko (F)
  • 9 L. de Jong (F)
  • 27 H. Lozano (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 R. Pepi
  • 17 Mauro Júnior
  • 4 A. Obispo
  • 30 P. van Aanholt
  • 5 André Ramalho
  • 2 S. Sambo
  • 24 B. Waterman
  • 26 I. Babadi
  • 16 J. Drommel

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Meyer (G)
  • 26 J. Ryerson (D)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 22 I. Maatsen (D)
  • 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 23 E. Can (M)
  • 21 D. Malen (M)
  • 11 M. Reus (M)
  • 10 J. Sancho (M)
  • 14 N. Füllkrug (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Brandt
  • 17 M. Wolf
  • 18 Y. Moukoko
  • 6 S. Özcan
  • 48 S. Bamba
  • 38 K. Wätjen
  • 35 M. Lotka
  • 5 R. Bensebaïni
  • 43 J. Bynoe-Gittens
  • 16 J. Duranville

Timeline

  1. PSV Eindhoven
    22' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    H. Lozano

    Foul

  2. Borussia Dortmund
    24' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Malen · Assist: M. Sabitzer
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    42' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    I. Maatsen

    Foul

  4. Borussia Dortmund
    45'+1 Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    N. Schlotterbeck

    Foul

  5. PSV Eindhoven
    56' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Penalty
    L. de Jong
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    62' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Reus · On: J. Brandt
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    68' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sancho · On: M. Wolf
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    75' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Lozano · On: R. Pepi
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    82' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Niclas Füllkrug · On: Y. Moukoko
  10. Borussia Dortmund
    82' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Malen · On: S. Ozcan
  11. PSV Eindhoven
    83' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Saibari · On: Mauro Junior
  12. PSV Eindhoven
    90' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Olivier Boscagli · On: A. Obispo

Match Stats

Stat PSV Eindhoven Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 490 407
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 1.58 0.86
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 412 307
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Donyell Malen put Borussia Dortmund in control but Luuk de Jong's penalty leveled the game and gave PSV Eindhoven a boost.
  • ▸ Substitutions from both teams, particularly Marco Reus' entry for Dortmund, tried to shift momentum towards their favor, resulting in an evenly matched second half.