Leipzig Defeats PSV With Gruda Goal in Champions League

RB Leipzig claimed a 1-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in the Champions League league phase in Leipzig, Germany, earning its first win after Brajan Gruda scored the decisive goal in the second half, according to sportschau.de. Sportschau.de reported that goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt played a key role by saving an Ivan Perisic penalty in the 19th minute, while PSV goalkeeper Matej Kovar also made several important saves. The match remained scoreless until the 75th minute when Gruda converted a deflected shot after PSV failed to clear a corner, giving RB Leipzig the narrow victory, according to sportschau.de.

RB Leipzig showed improvement after its previous Champions League opening defeat against Como 1907, and sportschau.de reported that the team controlled more of the second half against PSV.

PSV Eindhoven created pressure through its high pressing approach and had chances during the match, but sportschau.de reported that the Dutch side could not find another clear opportunity after Perisic's missed penalty. Leipzig goalkeeper Vandevoordt kept the hosts ahead during PSV attacks, while Kovar prevented Leipzig from scoring earlier with saves against Gruda and Willi Orban, according to sportschau.de.

RB Leipzig's next fixtures include a Bundesliga away match against Bayern on Saturday evening and a Champions League visit to Real Madrid four days later, as reported by sportschau.de.