PSV Eindhoven Suffers 3-0 Defeat to Newcastle in Champions League with Salah-Eddine Starting

21 January 2026at21:56

Dutch side PSV Eindhoven suffered a 3-0 defeat against English club Newcastle United in their match on Wednesday evening, as part of Matchday 7 of the Champions League group stage.

Moroccan player Anass Salah-Eddine started the match, just days after losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal. He was substituted in the 45th minute of the first half, while his compatriot Souhaib Driouech came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute.

Newcastle's goals were scored by Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon, and Harvey Barnes in the 8th, 30th, and 65th minutes, respectively.

With this result, the English team occupies seventh place with 13 points, qualifying for the Champions League Round of 16. Meanwhile, PSV Eindhoven is in 22nd place with 8 points, qualifying for the playoff round.

Q&A

Why was Anass Salah-Eddine substituted early in the PSV vs Newcastle Champions League match?

Anass Salah-Eddine was substituted at halftime (45th minute) during PSV's Champions League clash with Newcastle, just days after playing in the Africa Cup of Nations final, implying a demanding schedule.

How does PSV's 3-0 loss to Newcastle impact their Champions League qualification status?

Following their 3-0 defeat, PSV Eindhoven now sits in 22nd place with 8 points, which qualifies them for the Champions League playoff round. Newcastle, with 13 points, advances to the Round of 16.

Anass Salah-Eddine

UEFA Champions League

PSV Eindhoven

Newcastle United

Couhaib Driouech