PSV Eindhoven vs. Juventus player ratings

Juve's Champions League campaign ground to a halt in the Netherlands, outclassed by the Dutch champions.
Federico Gatti was a rock for Juventus against PSV Eindhoven
Federico Gatti was a rock for Juventus against PSV Eindhoven | Soccrates Images/GettyImages

Juventus tasted a 3-1 defeat inside the Philips Stadion on Wednesday, to bow out of Thiago Motta's first shot as manager in the Champions League.

After a dull first-half, the tie burst into life with goals galore and Timothy Weah thundering in a stunning goal.

Kolo Muani was kept quiet by solid defending, with Dusan Vlahovic replacing the French international but failed to find the back of the net. The Serbia striker was denied by the upright on the stroke of the extra-time half-time whistle, and Juve were knocked out 4-3 on aggregate.

Old Juve’s Player Ratings

Starting XI:

Michele Di Gregorio - 7

Some good saves made sure Juventus forced extra time. Was slow to Federico Gatti’s touch that led to PSV bagging a third goal.

Timothy Weah - 6

His stinging long-range equaliser overshadowed the fact that he was outclassed by Noa Lang throughout, which led to PSV's second strike.

Federico Gatti - 7 (Old Juve Man of the Match)

Determined first 45 minutes and produced great blocks early in the second-half. Pushed into attack once the Bianconeri trailed, and missed Renato Veiga beside him.

Renato Veiga - 6

An unfortunate night for Veiga, injured on the 10-minute mark with a suspected muscle strain. Replaced by Andrea Cambiaso, but the defense looked shaky without Veiga.

Lloyd Kelly - 5

Moved to center-half following Veiga’s exit, but some poor passing nearly cost Juventus another goal.

Manuel Locatelli - 5

Struggled to cope with PSV’s aggression and hard pressing. Missed in midfield after he being replaced by Khephen Thuram.

Teun Koopmeiners - 4

Another forgettable display, with just 36 touches all game. He was a surprise choice for a starting berth.

Francisco Conceicao - 6

Despite being double- and triple-marked, the winger used his pace to cause PSV problems. Kenan Yildiz replaced him on 77 minutes.

Weston McKennie - 5

Impressive in an attacking midfielder role for 90 minutes, before transitioning to a more holding position for extra-time. 

Nico Gonzalez - 5

Played in a slightly less attacking role than usual, and was beaten by Ivan Perisic to the ball for the opener. Wasteful with his passing game.

Kolo Muani - 5

Kept quiet all night. Barely given any service throughout the game, although his first-half effort was deflected wide of the gaping goalmouth. A poor performance in a Juve jersey for the PSG loanee.

Substitutes:

Andrea Cambiaso - 6

Lacked sharpness on his return from injury. Tested the 'keeper on the half-hour mark with a stinging shot.

Kenan Yildiz - 6

Tried his best, to avail, to inject a bit of urgency when Juve needed to score when trailing 3-1.

Nicolo Savona - 5

Got stuck in but none of his crosses which came to materialised into anything notable.

Khephren Thuram - 6

Constantly cut through the home defense and sent an effort over the bar. Caught ball watching for PSV's third goal.

Samuel Mbangula - 5

Failed to repeat his heroics last week. Fluffed his chance to level the tie and was dispossessed.