Dest kept his blazing PSV start alive, netting a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Having already logged two goals and two assists in the Eredivisie, Dest delivered the equaliser three minutes into the second half, pouncing on Armando Obispo’s cut‑back and firing a right‑footed shot from inside the box.
It marked Dest’s second Champions League strike, the first coming for Barcelona against Dynamo Kyiv in 2023.
Dest’s stunning finish – watch the UCL on Paramount+ https://t.co/2JYS1CszUX
A missed call left Dest frustrated after Shakhtar’s opener; he was clipped in the buildup but the referee waved play on.
Mendoza’s arrow gave Shakhtar the lead, while PSV protested a supposed foul on Dest https://t.co/hFuu9OLnED
With most US stars in the Europa League, PSV emerges as the American focal point, featuring Dest and Ricardo Pepi, who has three league goals and played 83 minutes on Thursday. For my money, PSV will be the go‑to team for U.S. fans this campaign.
Other U.S. prospects in the group stage include Dortmund’s Mathis Albert, Atlético’s Johnny Cardoso, Villarreal’s Alex Freeman, and LASK duo George Bello and Sam Adeniran.
Dest is a strong contender for Mauricio Pochettino’s first post‑World Cup roster; he started four of five matches in Qatar before being subbed at halftime against Belgium. Will Dest cement his place in the next USMNT squad?