Match report
Arsenal Hold PSV Eindhoven to a 2-2 Draw in UEFA Champions League
Arsenal
2–2
FT
PSV Eindhoven
Mar 12, 2025
Arsenal secured a crucial point in their UEFA Champions League campaign after holding off a determined PSV Eindhoven to a 2-2 draw. The match saw early goals from Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice for Arsenal, but Ivan Perišić and Cédric Driouech ensured the Dutch side fought back with equalizers.
Key Facts
- • Arsenal: 2 goals (Zinchenko [6'], Rice [37'])
- • PSV Eindhoven: 2 goals (Perišić [18'], Driouech [70']
- • R. Sterling provided two assists for Arsenal.
- • Both teams had key substitutions in the second half to maintain their momentum.
Lineups
Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 David Raya (G)
- 4 B. White (D)
- 15 J. Kiwior (D)
- 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
- 49 M. Lewis-Skelly (D)
- 17 O. Zinchenko (M)
- 20 Jorginho (M)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 30 R. Sterling (F)
- 23 Mikel Merino (F)
- 3 K. Tierney (F)
Substitutes
- 19 L. Trossard
- 33 R. Calafiori
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli
- 12 J. Timber
- 8 M. Ødegaard
- 53 E. Nwaneri
- 36 T. Setford
- 37 N. Butler-Oyedeji
- 46 I. Kabia
- 32 Neto
- 5 T. Partey
- 2 W. Saliba
PSV Eindhoven
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 W. Benítez (G)
- 37 R. Ledezma (D)
- 39 A. Nagalo (D)
- 4 A. Obispo (D)
- 3 T. Malacia (D)
- 20 G. Til (M)
- 22 J. Schouten (M)
- 26 I. Babadi (M)
- 11 J. Bakayoko (F)
- 5 I. Perišić (F)
- 21 C. Driouech (F)
Substitutes
- 23 J. Veerman
- 9 L. de Jong
- 18 O. Boscagli
- 6 R. Flamingo
- 19 E. Bajraktarević
- 24 N. Schiks
- 10 N. Lang
- 2 R. Karsdorp
- 8 S. Dest
- 28 T. Land
- 16 J. Drommel
Timeline
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6' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalO. Zinchenko · Assist: R. Sterling
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18' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal GoalIvan Perišić · Assist: G. Til
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34' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow CardIsaac Babadi
Foul
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37' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalDeclan Rice · Assist: R. Sterling
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41' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardJakub Kiwior
Foul
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46' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Schouten · On: Joey Veerman
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63' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardDeclan Rice
Foul
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64' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Merino · On: L. Trossard
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64' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: Declan Rice · On: R. Calafiori
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68' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2Off: Ivan Perišić · On: L. de Jong
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69' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Obispo · On: Olivier Boscagli
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70' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal GoalC. Driouech · Assist: Isaac Babadi
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77' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Nagalo · On: R. Flamingo
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79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Tierney · On: Gabriel Martinelli
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79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: Benjamin White · On: Jurriën Timber
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79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Zinchenko · On: M. Ødegaard
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80' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Driouech · On: E. Bajraktarevic
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90'+3 Arsenal Card · Yellow CardR. Sterling
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Arsenal | PSV Eindhoven |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 87% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 485 | 467 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | 1.25 | 1.48 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 5 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 424 | 408 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Arsenal took an early lead through Oleksandr Zinchenko, but PSV Eindhoven equalized just 12 minutes later with a goal from Ivan Perišić.
- ▸ Declan Rice's goal in the second half put Arsenal back into the lead, only for Cédric Driouech to level things up again late in the game.