Ricardo Pepi saves PSV from elimination with turnaround goal and assist against Liverpool

El Tren just ran over Liverpool.

U.S. men's national team's Ricardo Pepi started for PSV Eindhoven in their final UEFA Champions League league phase bout against none other than tournament-leaders Liverpool, with the American striker coming up huge for the Dutch club with a crucial turnaround goal. 

The 22-year-old attacker found a perfect cross to first post, slightly deflecting the ball into the back of the net to make it 3-2 and seal the Eredivisie club's victory.

Ricardo Pepi goal vs. Liverpool

Two goals in six minutes from Ismael Saibari and Ricardo Pepi gives PSV the lead ⚡️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/gElSQKboi0

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) January 29, 2025

This is the USMNT star's second goal in the Champions League after just one start in seven matches played, with Pepi only seeing a total of 171 minutes.

The young American also provided an assist for PSV's first goal of the game, setting up teammate Johan Bakayoko with a slick shoulder lay-off.

Johan Bakayoko sends Liverpool defenders flying as he fires it into the back of the net to get PSV on the scoreboard pic.twitter.com/V9PtFeFY46

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) January 29, 2025