RB Leipzig secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League on October 13, 2026, thanks to a brilliant second half strike from Brajan Gruda.
PSV had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 19th minute, but Ivan Perišić’s penalty was brilliantly saved by Leipzig goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt, keeping the score level.
After a goalless first half, Leipzig increased the pressure and eventually found the breakthrough in the 75th minute. Gruda controlled the ball at the edge of the box before curling a superb effort into the top-left corner to give the hosts the lead.
PSV pushed for an equaliser, but Leipzig held firm to secure all three points. The victory marked Leipzig’s first win in the Champions League league phase this season, while PSV were left disappointed after missing a crucial penalty.
Full-time: RB Leipzig 1–0 PSV Eindhoven
Can Leipzig build on this victory in their next European match, or will PSV bounce back from this narrow defeat?