Gruda’s Late Goal Lifts RB Leipzig Past PSV Eindhoven

Early chances and a saved penalty

RB Leipzig and PSV Eindhoven traded openings in a first half that ended scoreless. Inside five minutes, Kovar stopped Baku’s close-range acrobatic volley. PSV then had a chance to take the lead when a VAR decision awarded a penalty for Baku’s handball in the 19th minute. Perisic struck his attempt down the middle; Vandevoordt dived left but kept it out with his trailing foot.

Leipzig created more chances before the break. Nusa curled a shot narrowly wide, and a late dribble by Gruda set up El Aynaoui, who shot over. Neither side had scored at halftime.

Both goalkeepers called on after halftime

Chances continued in the second half. Kovar denied Nusa, while Mijnans missed from close range for PSV. Vandevoordt saved efforts from Kostic and Dest. Around the hour, Kovar made a double save from Gruda and Orban, keeping Leipzig from breaking the tie.

Gruda breaks the deadlock

Leipzig finally scored after Obispo cleared a corner toward Gruda. Gruda controlled the ball on his chest, beat Mauro Junior and curled a shot past Kovar. The late goal gave Leipzig the lead after the two sides had gone through the first half and much of the second without scoring.

PSV’s late reply falls short

PSV appeared to answer when Obispo headed in Van Bommel’s cross, but the flag ruled out the goal for offside. Substitute Yarek later headed against the crossbar, and PSV had late corners without finding an equalizer. Leipzig finished with a 1–0 win.