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RB Leipzig defeats PSV Eindhoven 1-0 in Champions League
RB Leipzig secured their first victory of the Champions League league phase with a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven at the Red Bull Arena. The decisive goal was scored in the 75th minute by Brajan Gruda, who struck a powerful long-range shot that was slightly deflected.
The match was defined by a crucial moment in the 19th minute when Leipzig goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt saved a penalty taken by Ivan Perišić. The penalty was awarded following a VAR review of a handball by Ridle Baku. Despite PSV controlling much of the possession and creating several opportunities, including a missed chance by Sven Mijnans, they were unable to find the equalizer.
For PSV, the defeat leaves them with only one point from two matches. For Leipzig, the win provides a significant boost in the standings following a heavy opening-day loss to Como.
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Brajan Gruda · Ivan Perišić · Maarten Vandevoordt · Martin Demichelis · PSV Eindhoven · RB Leipzig · Red Bull Arena
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A goal by PSV Eindhoven was disallowed in the 82nd minute due to offside. www.t-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Referee Nicholas Walsh awarded a penalty to PSV Eindhoven following a VAR review. www.t-online.de · www.radiobrocken.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] RB Leipzig defeated PSV Eindhoven 1-0 in the Champions League. www.t-online.de · www.radiobrocken.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] This victory marks RB Leipzig's first win of the current Champions League season. www.t-online.de · www.radiobrocken.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Brajan Gruda returned to the starting lineup after recovering from an abdominal muscle injury. www.t-online.de · www.radiobrocken.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match was played in front of 43,187 spectators. www.t-online.de · www.radiobrocken.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Brajan Gruda scored the winning goal in the 75th minute. www.t-online.de · www.radiobrocken.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] RB Leipzig goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt saved a penalty taken by Ivan Perišić in the 19th minute. www.t-online.de · www.radiobrocken.de