Match report

PSV Eindhoven Edges FK Crvena Zvezda 3-2 in UEFA Champions League

FK Crvena Zvezda
FK Crvena Zvezda
2–3
FT
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
Jan 21, 2025

In a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter, PSV Eindhoven edged past FK Crvena Zvezda by a narrow margin of 3-2. The match saw early brilliance from PSV's L. de Jong and R. Flamingo, but a red card for PSV’s R. Flamingo shifted momentum to FK Crvena Zvezda, who fought back with goals from C. Ndiaye and Nasser Djiga.

Key Facts

  • • PSV Eindhoven scored three times via L. de Jong (17', 23') and R. Flamingo (43'), while R. Flamingo received a red card at the 50' mark.
  • • FK Crvena Zvezda responded with goals from C. Ndiaye (71') and Nasser Djiga (77').
  • • The match featured multiple substitutions, including key changes by both teams late in the game.

Lineups

FK Crvena Zvezda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 18 O. Glazer (G)
  • 70 O. Mimović (D)
  • 24 N. Djiga (D)
  • 5 U. Spajić (D)
  • 66 Seol Young-Woo (D)
  • 6 R. Krunić (M)
  • 21 T. Elšnik (M)
  • 15 S. Katompa Mvumpa (M)
  • 4 M. Ivanić (M)
  • 49 N. Radonjić (M)
  • 9 C. Ndiaye (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Bruno Duarte
  • 55 A. Maksimović
  • 27 Milson
  • 22 Dálcio
  • 44 V. Milosavljević
  • 32 L. Ilić
  • 8 G. Kanga
  • 33 V. Drkušić
  • 77 I. Guteša
  • 7 J. Šljivić
  • 10 A. Katai
  • 23 M. Rodić

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Benítez (G)
  • 37 R. Ledezma (D)
  • 6 R. Flamingo (D)
  • 18 O. Boscagli (D)
  • 17 Mauro Júnior (D)
  • 22 J. Schouten (M)
  • 23 J. Veerman (M)
  • 11 J. Bakayoko (M)
  • 20 G. Til (M)
  • 10 N. Lang (M)
  • 9 L. de Jong (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 W. Kuhn
  • 2 R. Karsdorp
  • 4 A. Obispo
  • 14 R. Pepi
  • 21 C. Driouech
  • 24 N. Schiks
  • 16 J. Drommel
  • 26 I. Babadi
  • 28 T. Land
  • 47 T. Abed

Timeline

  1. PSV Eindhoven
    17' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    L. de Jong · Assist: Joey Veerman
  2. PSV Eindhoven
    23' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    L. de Jong · Assist: Joey Veerman
  3. PSV Eindhoven
    43' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Flamingo · Assist: G. Til
  4. PSV Eindhoven
    50' PSV Eindhoven Card · Red Card
    R. Flamingo

    Professional foul last man

  5. FK Crvena Zvezda
    71' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Silas · On: Bruno Duarte
  6. FK Crvena Zvezda
    71' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Young-woo Seol · On: A. Maksimovic
  7. FK Crvena Zvezda
    71' FK Crvena Zvezda Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Ndiaye · Assist: Nasser Djiga
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    74' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Lang · On: Wessel Kuhn
  9. PSV Eindhoven
    77' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Ledezma · On: R. Karsdorp
  10. FK Crvena Zvezda
    77' FK Crvena Zvezda Goal · Normal Goal
    Nasser Djiga · Assist: M. Ivanic
  11. FK Crvena Zvezda
    84' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Radonjic · On: Milson
  12. PSV Eindhoven
    86' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Til · On: A. Obispo
  13. PSV Eindhoven
    86' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Bakayoko · On: R. Pepi

Match Stats

Stat FK Crvena Zvezda PSV Eindhoven
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 89% 82%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 21 13
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 462 363
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 7 5
xG 2.66 0.83
Shots off Target 11 6
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 409 297
Shots Inside Box 18 8
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSV Eindhoven took an early lead with two quick goals from L. de Jong within six minutes (17' and 23') of the match.
  • ▸ The red card for R. Flamingo at minute 50 significantly altered the momentum, allowing FK Crvena Zvezda to level the game through C. Ndiaye's goal in the 71st minute followed by Nasser Djiga's equalizer at 77'.