Atletico Madrid claimed a hard-fought 3–2 victory over PSV Eindhoven at the Metropolitano, overcoming a shaky start to secure three crucial points. The evening began poorly for Diego Simeone’s side: in just the 10th minute, Guus Til capitalised on a defensive lapse to put the Dutch visitors in front.

The hosts eventually found their rhythm late in the first half. After intercepting a misplaced PSV pass, Atletico launched a quick transition and clinically levelled the score — a much-needed response before the break.

After half-time, a more recognisable, relentless version of Simeone’s Atletico emerged. Pablo Barrios Gánzkó pounced on a rebound following a save by Walter Benítez to give the home side the lead, and moments later Alexander Sørloth extended the advantage with a precise header.

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PSV Eindhoven - Atletico Madrid 2:3 (1:1)
Goals: Til G., 10 (1:0); Álvarez Jul., 37 (1:1); Hancko, 52 (1:2); Sørloth, 56 (1:3); Pepi, 85 (2:3)

PSV Eindhoven: Kovar M.; Salah-Eddine; Gasiorowski (Obispo, 58); Dest S.; Til G. (Pepi, 73); Schouten; Veerman J.; Saibari; Wanner P. (Man D., 59); Mauro Júnior; Driouech (Perišić I., 81)
Substitution: Obispo (from 58); Man D. (from 59); Pepi (from 73); Perišić I. (from 81)
Bench: Olij; Schiks; Flamingo; Sildillia; Nagalo; Fernandez Noah; Bajraktarević
Yellow Cards: Saibari 20; Schouten 33; Mauro Júnior 41; Gasiorowski 54

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Ruggeri; Molina N.; Hancko; Pubill; Koke (Griezmann, 76); Barrios P.; Gonzalez N. (Gallagher C., 69); Sørloth (Almada, 75); Álvarez Jul.; Simeone G-o (Le Normand, 89)
Substitution: Gallagher C. (from 69); Almada (from 75); Griezmann (from 76); Le Normand (from 89)
Bench: Musso; Galán J.; Boñar; Cardoso Joao; Martín Car.; Raspadori
Yellow Cards: Simeone G-o 48; Barrios P. 50; Ruggeri 92