On a dramatic night in the UEFA Champions League, PSV Eindhoven faced off against Sporting CP on October 1, 2024, in what proved to be a tightly contested encounter. PSV Eindhoven, fresh from a domestic winning streak, were eager to bounce back from their defeat against Juventus on the opening matchday. Meanwhile, Portuguese champions Sporting CP aimed to maintain their unbeaten run in this year’s competition after defeating Lille 2-0 in their previous match. The match saw PSV dominating for much of the game but ultimately being held to a 1-1 draw after a late equalizer from Sporting substitute Daniel Bragança.
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP Head-to-Head
| Date | Competition | Result |
| November 29, 2019 | UEFA Europa League | Sporting CP 4-0 PSV Eindhoven |
| September 19, 2019 | UEFA Europa League | PSV Eindhoven 3-2 Sporting CP |
| July 19, 2016 | Club Friendly | PSV Eindhoven 5-0 Sporting CP |
Sporting CP had the upper hand in the recent encounters, with a 4-0 thrashing in their last competitive meeting. PSV, however, were determined to change the narrative, especially on their home turf.
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP Lineups
Here are the actual PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP lineups today (Oct 1, 2024)
PSV Eindhoven (4-3-3)
Starting XI:
- GK: Walter Benítez
- RB: Matteo Dams
- CB: Olivier Boscagli
- CB: Ryan Flamingo
- LB: Mauro Júnior
- CM: Ismael Saibari
- CM: Guus Til (replaced by Richard Ledezma, 79′)
- CM: Jerdy Schouten
- RW: Johan Bakayoko (replaced by Ricardo Pepi, 90′)
- ST: Luuk de Jong
- LW: Malik Tillman
Substitutes:
- GK: Joel Drommel
- DF: Rick Karsdorp (on for Mauro Júnior, 65′)
- MF: Noa Lang (on for Ismael Saibari, 66′)
- MF: Richard Ledezma
- FW: Ricardo Pepi
- DF: Armando Obispo
Sporting CP (3-4-2-1)
Starting XI:
- GK: Franco Israel
- CB: Ousmane Diomande (replaced by Eduardo Quaresma, 32′)
- CB: Gonçalo Inácio
- CB: Zeno Debast
- RWB: Geovany Quenda
- LWB: Nuno Santos (replaced by Conrad Harder, 79′)
- CM: Morten Hjulmand
- CM: Hidemasa Morita
- RW: Geny Catamo (replaced by Daniel Bragança, 52′)
- LW: Francisco Trincão (replaced by Maximiliano Araújo, 80′)
- ST: Viktor Gyökeres
Substitutes:
- GK: Vladan Kovacevic
- DF: Iván Fresneda
- MF: Daniel Bragança
- FW: Conrad Harder
- FW: Maximiliano Araújo
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP First Half
The match began with PSV Eindhoven immediately asserting their dominance. In the 15th minute, PSV’s Jerdy Schouten opened the scoring with a stunning long-range effort, drilling the ball into the bottom left corner. This marked Schouten’s first European goal, giving the home crowd plenty to cheer about. PSV continued to control the game, dominating possession and preventing Sporting from mounting any meaningful attacks.
Sporting struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, and their chances were further diminished after defender Ousmane Diomande was substituted due to injury in the 32nd minute, replaced by Eduardo Quaresma. Despite Sporting’s efforts to break PSV’s high press, they went into halftime trailing 1-0.
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP Second Half
PSV picked up where they left off after the break, with captain Luuk de Jong coming close to doubling their lead in the 55th minute with a spectacular effort that narrowly missed the target. Sporting CP’s goalkeeper, Franco Israel, kept his team in the game with crucial saves from Noa Lang and Johan Bakayoko as PSV pushed for a second goal.
Sporting, though on the back foot, made attacking changes, bringing on Daniel Bragança and Conrad Harder. The substitutions injected some life into Sporting’s offense, and against the run of play, Sporting managed to equalize in the 84th minute. Bragança, having only recently come on, volleyed a cross from Maximiliano Araújo into the roof of the net, stunning the PSV defense.
The final minutes saw both teams pushing for a winner, but the game ended 1-1, with Sporting rescuing a valuable point in a hard-fought match.
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP Stats
| PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP Stats | PSV Eindhoven | Sporting CP |
| Possession (%) | 57.3% | 42.7% |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 9 |
| Fouls | 18 | 15 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP Timeline
- 15’ Goal: Jerdy Schouten (PSV) opens the scoring with a powerful shot from distance. PSV Eindhoven 1-0 Sporting CP.
- 55’ Close Miss: Luuk de Jong nearly doubles PSV’s lead with a clever flick and shot, missing the post by inches.
- 84’ Goal: Daniel Bragança (Sporting) levels the score with a brilliant volley after a precise cross from Araújo. PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Sporting CP.
- 90+4’ Final Whistle: The match ends in a 1-1 draw as both teams share the spoils.
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP Player Achievements
- PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP Man of the Match: Franco Israel (Sporting CP) – The Sporting goalkeeper’s heroics kept his team in the game, making crucial saves throughout the match, especially in the second half.
- Key Performers: Jerdy Schouten (PSV Eindhoven) was influential in midfield and scored a fantastic goal, while Daniel Bragança (Sporting CP) made an instant impact with his late equalizer.
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP Impact on the Points Table
This draw sees Sporting CP move to four points after two matches, following their earlier victory over Lille. PSV Eindhoven, having lost their opening match to Juventus, sit on one point and face a tougher road ahead to progress from the group stage.
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP Commentary
Full-Time: PSV Eindhoven and Sporting Lisbon draw 1-1 in a thrilling match.
90’+4′: The match concludes.
90’+3′: Luuk de Jong wins a free kick.
90’+3′: Corner for Sporting Lisbon.
90’+3′: Conrad Harder’s shot is saved.
90’+3′: Olivier Boscagli wins a free kick.
90’+2′: Substitution for PSV Eindhoven. Ricardo Pepi replaces Johan Bakayoko.
90’+2′: Johan Bakayoko’s shot is blocked.
90′: Three minutes of added time.
90′: Malik Tillman wins a free kick.
88′: Noa Lang’s shot is blocked.
87′: Noa Lang receives a yellow card.
87′: Malik Tillman wins a free kick.
85′: Daniel Bragança receives a yellow card.
85′: Malik Tillman wins a free kick.
83′: Goal! Daniel Bragança scores for Sporting Lisbon.
83′: Richard Ledezma wins a free kick.
82′: Conrad Harder’s shot is saved.
82′: Johan Bakayoko’s shot misses the target.
81′: Johan Bakayoko’s shot is saved.
80′: Johan Bakayoko’s shot misses the target.
80′: Substitutions for Sporting Lisbon. Maximiliano Araújo replaces Trincão and Conrad Harder replaces Nuno Santos.
79′: Substitution for PSV Eindhoven. Richard Ledezma replaces Guus Til due to injury.
78′: Noa Lang’s shot goes over the bar.
77′: Geovany Quenda wins a free kick.
76′: Geovany Quenda’s shot misses the target.
75′: Foul by Luuk de Jong.
73′: Luuk de Jong’s shot is blocked.
73′: Noa Lang’s header is saved.
73′: Malik Tillman wins a free kick.
71′: Noa Lang’s shot misses the target.
70′: Guus Til’s header is saved.
66′: Substitution for PSV Eindhoven. Noa Lang replaces Ismael Saibari.
65′: Substitution for PSV Eindhoven. Rick Karsdorp replaces Mauro Júnior.
63′: Malik Tillman receives a yellow card.
63′: Foul by Malik Tillman.
63′: Eduardo Quaresma wins a free kick.
61′: Foul by Olivier Boscagli.
61′: Daniel Bragança wins a free kick.
60′: Guus Til wins a free kick.
60′: Foul by Hidemasa Morita.
59′: Trincão’s shot is blocked.
59′: Daniel Bragança’s shot misses the target.
58′: Johan Bakayoko’s shot misses the target.
57′: Luuk de Jong wins a free kick.
57′: Foul by Zeno Debast.
55′: Luuk de Jong’s shot misses the target.
53′: Geovany Quenda receives a yellow card for handball.
53′: Olivier Boscagli wins a free kick.
52′: Substitution for Sporting Lisbon. Daniel Bragança replaces Geny Catamo.
52′: Malik Tillman wins a free kick.
51′: Ismael Saibari’s shot is saved.
49′: Corner for Sporting Lisbon.
49′: Geny Catamo wins a free kick.
48′: Guus Til’s shot goes over the bar.
46′: Ismael Saibari’s shot misses the target.
45′: Second half begins.
45’+4′: First half ends.
45’+3′: Offside for PSV Eindhoven.
45’+1′: Gonçalo Inácio’s header misses the target.
45’+1′: Fourth official announces added time.
45’+1′: Corner for Sporting Lisbon.
45’+1′: Nuno Santos’ shot is blocked.
35′: Viktor Gyökeres’ shot is blocked.
33′: Corner for Sporting Lisbon.
32′: Substitution for Sporting Lisbon. Eduardo Quaresma replaces Ousmane Diomande due to injury.
30′: Delay in the match.
29′: Malik Tillman’s shot is blocked.
26′: Olivier Boscagli wins a free kick.
26′: Viktor Gyökeres wins a free kick.
25′: Geovany Quenda wins a free kick.
25′: Foul by Matteo Dams.
24′: Hand ball by Luuk de Jong.
23′: Geny Catamo wins a free kick.
22′: Geny Catamo wins a free kick.
22′: Foul by Jerdy Schouten.
22′: Mauro Júnior receives a yellow card.
22′: Trincão wins a free kick.
22′: Foul by Mauro Júnior.
22′: Geny Catamo wins a free kick.
20′: Nuno Santos wins a free kick.
20′: Foul by Johan Bakayoko.
19′: Viktor Gyökeres wins a free kick.
19′: Foul by Ryan Flamingo.
17′: Hand ball by Viktor Gyökeres.
17′: Delay in the match due to an injury to Geny Catamo.
15′: Goal! Jerdy Schouten scores for PSV Eindhoven.
14′: Guus Til’s shot is saved.
13′: Hidemasa Morita wins a free kick.
12′: Hand ball by Morten Hjulmand.
10′: Jerdy Schouten wins a free kick.
10′: Foul by Hidemasa Morita.
6′: Viktor Gyökeres wins a free kick.
6′: Foul by Ryan Flamingo.
4′: Offside for PSV Eindhoven.
2′: Ousmane Diomande wins a free kick.
2′: Foul by Luuk de Jong.
First Half Begins.
PSV Eindhoven will rue their missed chances after dominating much of the match. Sporting CP, on the other hand, will be pleased to have snatched a point despite being second-best for large portions of the game. Both teams remain in contention for the knockout stages, but PSV’s inability to capitalize on their chances leaves them with a harder path forward.
FAQs
- Who scored the goals in PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP?
- Jerdy Schouten scored for PSV Eindhoven, while Daniel Bragança netted the equalizer for Sporting CP.
- What was the final score in the PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP match?
- The match ended 1-1.
- Who was the man of the match in the PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP?
- Franco Israel (Sporting CP) was awarded Man of the Match for his crucial saves.
- How did this result affect the group standings after the PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP?
- Sporting CP now have 4 points from 2 matches, while PSV Eindhoven have 1 point.
