Brajan Gruda’s 75' goal lifts RB Leipzig past PSV Eindhoven

A missed penalty, then Gruda decides it

RB Leipzig beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 2, with Brajan Gruda scoring the winner. PSV had the first major opportunity at 19', when Ivan Perišić missed a penalty.

The decisive moment came at 75': Brajan Gruda scored a normal goal for RB Leipzig to make the running score 1-0. He was replaced by Rocco Reitz at 76'. PSV made four listed substitutions after the goal, but could not find an equaliser.

Leipzig edged the chance count

The scoreline did not reflect possession, as PSV held 57% and completed 370 accurate passes to Leipzig's 279. Leipzig were more direct, recording 19 total shots to PSV's 11, including 15 shots inside the box to PSV's 8. Their expected-goals figure was also higher at 2.19, compared with PSV's 1.46. Leipzig goalkeeper M. Vandevoordt made 5 saves, while M. Kovář made 6 for PSV.

Sergiño Dest was booked for PSV at 43'. Antonio Nusa received Leipzig's only yellow card at 81', and Armando Obispo was booked for PSV at 85'. There were no red cards listed.

Leipzig move two points clear

After a pre-match loss followed by a win, Leipzig are ranked #20 with 3 points from 2 games (1W 0D 1L) and a -2 goal difference. PSV, whose pre-match form was a draw, are ranked #25 with 1 points from 2 games (0W 1D 1L) and a -1 goal difference. Leipzig are 2 points ahead of PSV Eindhoven, 3 v 1. M. Vandevoordt was the standout performer, earning an 8.9 rating after 90 minutes and making 5 saves.