Did it deliver?
As the match it delivered in the ways that count: three goals, a swing in momentum after the break and a late scramble for PSV. The quality of the football was less balanced than the billing suggested, since PSV dominated and still lost.
Club Brugge took the points in Eindhoven by being ruthless with limited chances, while PSV spurned a mountain of them. PSV had 62% possession, 27 shots, 84 dangerous attacks and 8 corners, but they conceded first when Nicolò Tresoldi headed in Joaquin Seys's cross from a corner. Kodai Sano levelled in the 54th minute after sustained pressure, but PSV could not build on it. Brugge struck on the break through Carlos Forbs, set up again by Seys, and then held on. Yann Sommer made seven saves, and PSV also missed four big chances. The defeat leaves PSV with a damaging result in the group despite their control, while Brugge gain a valuable away win built on defensive resilience and a sharp counter-attack.
PSV sit 21st in the Champions League table on four points and need a result against a Club Brugge side on a long winning run. Brugge's attack, led by Nicolò Tresoldi, meets a PSV team coming off a 7-0 league win, with a lot riding on the outcome in the league stage.
Four Champions League goals this season make him Brugge's most dangerous finisher against a PSV defence missing Nagalo.
The captain, praised by Bosz, sets the tempo and creates chances for Brugge's attackers.
He is nearing full fitness and could start, giving PSV a clinical focal point in a game they need to win.
The winger, singled out by Bosz, offers pace and one-on-one threat on the break.
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Club Brugge•DefenderThe fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Esmir Bajraktarevic from PSV Eindhoven has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Lutsharel Geertruida from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Mikkel Hansen comes on for Sven Mijnans.
Attempt blocked. Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box blocked. Lutsharel Geertruida provided the assist.
PSV Eindhoven win a corner after Joaquin Seys concedes.
Attempt blocked. Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven has his right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Hugo Siquet comes on for Carlos Forbs.
Offside called against Club Brugge. Hans Vanaken is caught offside.
Félix Lemaréchal's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Carlos Forbs provided the assist.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Mauro Júnior concedes.
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lutsharel Geertruida from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Esmir Bajraktarevic comes on for Filip Kostic.
Foul committed by Romeo Vermant of Club Brugge.
Mauro Júnior from PSV Eindhoven is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven) heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the right. He was assisted by Kodai Sano after a set piece situation.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Romeo Vermant comes on for Nicolò Tresoldi.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Mamadou Diakhon comes on for Hugo Vetlesen.
Jorne SpileersYellow CardJorne Spileers from Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Jorne Spileers of Club Brugge.
Lutsharel Geertruida from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Sven Mijnans from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Hans Vanaken of Club Brugge.
Attempt missed. Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven had a left-footed shot from the center of the box that was close but went to the left. He was assisted by Sven Mijnans.
Attempt missed. Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high, assisted by Lutsharel Geertruida.
Kodai Sano from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Foul committed by Hugo Vetlesen of Club Brugge.
Mauro Júnior from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Hugo VetlesenYellow CardHugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Félix Lemaréchal from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick on the right wing.
Sven Mijnans from PSV Eindhoven has a right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked, with assistance from Guus Til.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Ricardo Pepi comes on for Ruben van Bommel.
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Kodai Sano from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Joaquin Seys
Goal! Club Brugge leads 2-1 after Carlos Forbs scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Joaquin Seys during a fast break.
PSV Eindhoven wins a corner after Kyriani Sabbe concedes.
Attempt missed. Armando Obispo of PSV Eindhoven heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes just a bit too high. He was assisted by Sergiño Dest, who provided a cross after a corner.
Ruben van Bommel's header from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked. He was assisted by Ivan Perisic's cross.
PSV Eindhoven wins a corner after Kyriani Sabbe concedes.
Attempt missed. Ivan Perisic from PSV Eindhoven has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that is close, but goes wide to the left.
Filip Kostic from PSV Eindhoven has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Kodai Sano.
PSV Eindhoven wins a corner after Brandon Mechele concedes.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
PSV Eindhoven win a corner after Hugo Vetlesen concedes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Joaquin Seys of Club Brugge.
Guus Til's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Lutsharel Geertruida provided the assist.
Goal! Kodai Sano scores for PSV Eindhoven with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. The match is now 1-1 against Club Brugge.
Attempt saved. Sven Mijnans from PSV Eindhoven has his left-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Yann Sommer in the center of the goal for Club Brugge.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Mauro Júnior concedes.
Attempt blocked. Félix Lemaréchal from Club Brugge has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that is blocked. Hans Vanaken provided the assist.
The second half begins with PSV Eindhoven trailing Club Brugge 1-0.
Attempt saved. Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Yann Sommer of Club Brugge. The shot was assisted by Ivan Perisic with a headed pass.
The first half ends with PSV Eindhoven trailing Club Brugge 1-0.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ivan Perisic of PSV Eindhoven.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Freddie Potts of Club Brugge.
Ruben van Bommel's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ivan Perisic.
Attempt missed. Sven Mijnans (PSV Eindhoven) had a left-footed shot from the center of the box that was close but went wide to the left after a fast break.
Jorne Spileers from Club Brugge has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Nicolò Tresoldi provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Yann Sommer from Club Brugge saves a left-footed shot from outside the box by Sergiño Dest of PSV Eindhoven, assisted by Mauro Júnior.
Sven Mijnans from PSV Eindhoven has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Guus Til provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Carlos Forbs from Club Brugge has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Matej Kovár of PSV Eindhoven.
Ruben van Bommel from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Félix Lemaréchal comes on for Jan Virgili due to an injury.
Yann Sommer from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven has his left-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the center of the goal by Yann Sommer of Club Brugge. The assist came from Mauro Júnior.
PSV Eindhoven wins a corner after Yann Sommer concedes.
Attempt missed. Armando Obispo from PSV Eindhoven takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Sergiño Dest.
Attempt missed. Carlos Forbs (Club Brugge) shoots with his left foot from the center of the box, but it's too high. He was assisted by Hans Vanaken, who provided a through ball after a quick counterattack.
Kodai Sano from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Nicolò Tresoldi's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Carlos Forbs.
Hans Vanaken from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Joaquin Seys of Club Brugge.
Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Mauro Júnior from PSV Eindhoven misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball too high from a direct free kick.
Brandon Mechele from Club Brugge misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. He was assisted by Joaquin Seys, who provided a cross after a corner.
Attempt blocked. Kyriani Sabbe from Club Brugge has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Hans Vanaken provided the assist.
Carlos ForbsYellow CardCarlos Forbs from Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a foul.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Mauro Júnior concedes.
Foul committed by Carlos Forbs of Club Brugge.
Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Sven Mijnans from PSV Eindhoven has his right-footed shot from very close range saved in the center of the goal by Yann Sommer from Club Brugge.
assist: Joaquin Seys
Goal! Club Brugge takes the lead 1-0 against PSV Eindhoven. Nicolò Tresoldi scores with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Joaquin Seys' cross after a corner.
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ivan Perisic from PSV Eindhoven is guilty of dangerous play.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after a concession by Matej Kovár.
PSV Eindhoven wins a corner after Brandon Mechele concedes.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after a concession by Kodai Sano.
Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Armando Obispo from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Sven Mijnans from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Sven Mijnans from PSV Eindhoven has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked.
Mauro Júnior from PSV Eindhoven misses a left-footed shot from outside the box to the right after a corner.
Attempt saved. Sergiño Dest's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Yann Sommer. The chance was created by a through ball from Ivan Perisic.
PSV Eindhoven wins a corner after Yann Sommer concedes.
Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in their defensive half.
Lutsharel Geertruida from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
First half begins.
