PSV Eindhoven vs Atletico Madrid Prediction 09.12.2025 | UEFA Champions League

Despite opening their Champions League journey in brutal fashion — humbled 3–1 on home soil by debutants Royale Union SG — PSV have engineered a remarkable revival, navigating the subsequent European fixtures unbeaten (W2 D2) and reasserting themselves as a continental force.

During this resurgent stretch, the Eindhoven outfit held Bayer Leverkusen to a controlled 1–1 stalemate and replicated that result on Olympiacos’ intimidating turf in Piraeus. Yet it was their pair of victories that truly electrified Europe: first dismantling Napoli in a breathtaking 6–2 spectacle, then sending shockwaves across the footballing world with a stunning 4–1 demolition of Liverpool at Anfield — a performance that will echo for years.

Carrying that momentum back to domestic duties, Peter Bosz’s high-flying squad continued their relentless charge, dispatching Volendam 3–0 and Heerenveen 2–0 to preserve a six-point cushion atop the Eredivisie ahead of chasers Feyenoord.

Fully aware of the daunting examination that awaits them in their next European chapter, PSV remain anything but intimidated by the arrival of Atlético Madrid. Their confidence is rooted in a superb 14-match unbeaten streak across all competitions — 11 of those encounters ending in victory — a run that has transformed them into one of the continent’s hottest sides.

Veteran winger Ivan Perisic faces a late fitness assessment after picking up an injury against Liverpool, while Ruben van Bommel and Alassane Pléa are confirmed absentees.

With their Dutch counterparts tearing through every competition in sight, Atlético Madrid make the journey to Eindhoven under the shadow of a deflating run of flat, lifeless performances that have undoubtedly shaken the squad’s confidence. Yet, in a suffocating schedule that offers no room for reflection, Diego Simeone’s men must swiftly shift from lamenting recent setbacks to engineering an urgent resurgence.

Not long ago, Atlético looked every bit an irrepressible force, riding a commanding seven-match winning surge punctuated by their stirring 2–1 dismantling of Inter in the Spanish capital — a statement victory that once hinted at a side destined for deep European exploits. But within mere days, the Colchoneros have allowed their momentum, rhythm, and belief to erode in full public view.

Their form at the Wanda Metropolitano remains untouchable — unbeaten in all 11 home outings and victorious in 10 of them — a fortress where they appear ruthless and resolute. Away from Madrid, however, a completely different face emerges. Defeats to Barcelona (3–1) and Athletic Bilbao (1–0) have pierced the aura of invincibility and cast a long shadow ahead of their demanding trip to the Netherlands.

Adding to their growing concerns, Jose Maria Gimenez and Alex Baena both sustained injuries in the clash with Barcelona and are highly unlikely to feature in Tuesday’s European assignment. Meanwhile, influential right-back Marcos Llorente remains sidelined with a hamstring issue, further thinning Atletico’s options at a delicate moment.