RB Leipzig Faces PSV Eindhoven in Champions League Clash

RB Leipzig will host PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 13, at 9 p.m., aiming to revive its campaign after losing 4-1 to Como 1907 in the opening match. The German side enters the encounter with renewed confidence following a 6-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt over the weekend, according to t-online's report published on October 12 and updated October 13, 2026.

Leipzig is targeting a place in the knockout stage, making the home fixture an important opportunity to respond to its opening defeat. Coach Martin Demichelis expects a competitive contest against the Dutch side and wants his players to build on their recent domestic performance.

The report also states that Johan Bakayoko is available again for Leipzig after being left out of the squad against Frankfurt. Demichelis is not planning major changes to his starting lineup, indicating that the strong performance in the 6-0 win is unlikely to prompt extensive rotation.

Demichelis described the upcoming encounter as an appealing matchup and said the Frankfurt result had reinforced his team's confidence. He stressed that the performance should translate into greater responsibility for the players as they prepare for PSV Eindhoven.

Demichelis said the match would be an "attractive game" against the Dutch visitors. He also said the 6-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt had provided "a confirmation" that should now "become an obligation," according to t-online.

The Leipzig coach also highlighted PSV's tactical approach, describing the visitors as an opponent with a clear playing system and a strong preference for possession. He expects his team to impose its approach both when controlling the ball and when defending without it.

Demichelis called Eindhoven a "very interesting opponent." He added: "They play a very clear system; they always want to have the ball." He said the key would be "to impose our game with and without the ball."

The coach also explained his preference for maintaining stability in the lineup. He does not want players to feel that a single mistake will immediately cost them their place in the team, making extensive rotation unlikely for the PSV match.

Demichelis said he was "not a fan of a lot of rotation." He added: "I don't want to give the players the feeling that, as soon as they make a mistake, they are out."

The report also outlined the broadcast arrangements for Tuesday's Champions League fixtures. DAZN was scheduled to begin its coverage at 6 p.m., with the Leipzig-PSV match and several other games available through its streaming service following registration, without requiring a paid subscription.

The other listed fixtures were Galatasaray Istanbul against FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid against Manchester United, Arsenal against OSC Lille, and Inter Milan against Club Brugge. These matches were scheduled to be shown in a simultaneous conference broadcast, while Bayern Munich's match was assigned exclusively to Prime Video.

According to t-online, the Tuesday fixtures on October 13 would not be shown on traditional television or pay-TV channels. The report also noted that a live stream without registration was not available.