PSV Eindhoven Crush Napoli 6-2 in Stunning Champions League Comeback

October 22, 2025 – PSV Eindhoven delivered a resounding 6-2 thrashing of Napoli in the UEFA Champions League league phase on Tuesday, overturning a 1-0 halftime deficit with a dominant second-half display at the Philips Stadion.

The match turned decisively in PSV’s favor after the break, with Romanian forward Dennis Man igniting the comeback by scoring twice (54th and 80th minutes). Ismael Saibari opened the scoring for PSV in the 35th minute, while an own goal by Napoli’s Alessandro Buongiorno leveled the score. The hosts sealed their victory with late strikes from Ricardo Pepi and Crysencio Summerville. Napoli managed replies through Scott McTominay (37th minute) and Lorenzo Lucca (78th minute), but it was insufficient to stem the tide.

The result highlights PSV’s attacking prowess and exposes vulnerabilities in Napoli’s defense following their summer squad rebuild. PSV midfielder Jerdy Schouten praised the team’s resilience, noting they could have scored more. Conversely, Napoli defender Giovanni di Lorenzo admitted the team’s fragility. This victory boosts PSV’s standing in the competitive league phase, while Napoli faces scrutiny as they regroup for their next challenge. The match underscored the unpredictable nature of this season’s Champions League.