RB Leipzig secured their first Champions League group stage win of the season on Tuesday. A 1-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven earned the Saxons three key points, with Brajan Gruda scoring in the 75th minute and Maarten Vandevoordt saving an early penalty.
The Match Flow
PSV started brighter and were awarded a penalty in the 19th minute following a foul. Ivan Perišić stepped up, but Vandevoordt produced a superb save to keep his side level. "That I was allowed to start was already an awesome feeling," the goalkeeper said afterwards. Leipzig grew into the game and registered 19 shots in total, with six on target. The decisive moment arrived with a quarter of an hour remaining when Brajan Gruda curled a shot from the edge of the box into the far corner.
The Statistical Picture
The Dutch visitors enjoyed 57 percent possession and more corners. Leipzig's defence, marshalled by Orbán and Castello Lukeba, however, allowed few clear chances and kept a clean sheet. Antonio Nusa received a yellow card for RB Leipzig, with Sergiño Dest and Armando Obispo booked for PSV.
The Bayern Preview
The win provides momentum ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga top clash away to FC Bayern Munich, who are currently third in the table. Leipzig themselves sit fifth with nine points from five matches. Christopher Nkunku is the team's current top scorer this season with four goals. The match in Munich kicks off at 6:30 PM local time at the Allianz Arena.
