RB Leipzig beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 thanks to a late Brajan Gruda goal.

The UEFA Champions League league phase match took place on 13 October 2026 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. Host RB Leipzig welcomed Dutch side PSV Eindhoven for a tightly contested encounter that was decided by a single goal in the second half.

How it unfolded

The first half progressed without any breakthrough, but the match’s disciplinary narrative began just before the break. In the 43rd minute, PSV’s Sergiño Dest was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, marking the first booking of the evening.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 75th minute. Following a corner, Brajan Gruda received the ball on the left side of the box and unleashed a left-footed shot from outside the area. The strike curled into the top left corner, giving RB Leipzig a 1-0 lead.

The remainder of the game saw both sides keen to protect the scoreline. RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa was booked in the 81st minute for a bad foul, while PSV’s Armando Obispo received a yellow card four minutes later, in the 85th minute, also for a bad foul. No further goals were scored, and the match ended with Leipzig maintaining their narrow advantage.

Standout performers

Brajan Gruda was the decisive figure, scoring the only goal of the match with a well-taken left-footed effort from outside the box in the 75th minute. His contribution directly secured the three points for RB Leipzig.

The bookings of Sergiño Dest, Antonio Nusa and Armando Obispo reflected the physical intensity of the contest, though none altered the outcome.

Match facts

  • Final score: RB Leipzig 1-0 PSV Eindhoven
  • Goal: Brajan Gruda (75')
  • Yellow cards:
    • Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven) – 43'
    • Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) – 81'
    • Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven) – 85'
  • Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig

What it means

RB Leipzig’s 1-0 win gives them three points from the UEFA Champions League league phase fixture, while PSV Eindhoven return home without points, leaving both clubs to continue their campaigns with the result reflected in their respective group standings.