Ricardo Pepi Matches Ronaldo and Aguero with Late Champions League Goal
Ricardo Pepi once again demonstrated his impact as a substitute by scoring a stoppage-time equalizer for PSV against Olympiacos on Tuesday, securing a vital point in the Champions League.
This goal was Pepi’s third in four matches across all competitions, despite only playing 75 minutes in total. PSV now have five points after four UCL games.
The Crucial Late Goal
Trailing 1-0 and seemingly headed for defeat, PSV received a lifeline through a late free kick. Although the initial attempt was blocked, the ball fell to Pepi, who calmly finished first-time in the 93rd minute to level the score at 1-1.
With this draw, PSV stands 17th midway through Matchday Four in Europe's top-tier competition.
Pepi’s Historic Achievement
Pepi has established himself as a clutch player during his time at PSV. According to Opta, this goal was his third stoppage-time, result-changing strike in Champions League matches—matching legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero, the only other players with as many late decisive goals.
So far this season, Pepi has scored three goals in total, including two in the Champions League. His previous decisive moment came against Napoli, where in a brief six-minute appearance he contributed a goal and an assist.
“Pepi's goal was his third result-changing goal in stoppage time of a Champions League match. Only Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero have scored as many.”
Author’s summary: Ricardo Pepi continues to shine for PSV, equaling a rare Champions League record for late decisive goals previously held only by Ronaldo and Aguero, showcasing his clutch prowess.
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