The opening goal came in the first half when Malik Tillman launched a long throw-in that found its way to Olivier Flamingo, who expertly headed the ball past Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. Moments later, Tillman doubled PSV's lead, bursting into the box and firing a close-range effort into the back of the net, sending his team into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 advantage.
PSV continued their impressive form after the break. Johan Bakayoko added a third goal with a dazzling solo effort, weaving through Girona’s defense before unleashing a powerful strike from the edge of the box that nestled into the bottom corner.
The Dutch side rounded off their dominant display with a fourth goal late in the game. Ismael Saibari’s initial shot was saved by Gazzaniga, but the rebound struck Girona defender Jakub Krejci and deflected into the net for an own goal, sealing a comprehensive victory for PSV.
Statistically, PSV’s dominance was clear, with 1.97 expected goals (xG) compared to Girona’s 0.76, reflecting their efficient finishing and control of the game. Manager Peter Bosz will be pleased with his team’s performance, as they looked in complete control over the 90 minutes.
Next up in the Champions League, PSV will host Shakhtar Donetsk, where they will look to build on this impressive performance. Girona, meanwhile, will aim to bounce back as they travel to face Sturm Graz.
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