Leipzig beat PSV 1-0 thanks to Gruda, first Champions League success

According to several German media, RB Leipzig secured their first Champions League victory by beating PSV Eindhoven 1-0, thanks to a goal from Brajan Gruda.

Red Bull Arena, à Leipzig

Photo: Frank Vincentz — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (new window)

RB Leipzig have secured their first Champions League victory. According to Die Welt, the German club beat PSV Eindhoven thanks to a goal from Brajan Gruda. The attacking midfielder scored the only goal of the match with a curling shot into the top corner, reports FAZ.

Leipzig goalkeeper Vandevoordt saved a penalty in the first half, according to kicker. According to Placar, it was Ivan Perišić who missed the attempt for PSV. The German club won 1-0 at the Red Bull Arena, adds the Brazilian outlet.

Sportschau and t-online confirm the victory, while n-tv stresses that this success allows Leipzig to relieve the pressure in the Champions League. Mundo Deportivo considers this result deserved for Leipzig.

Sources

  1. Die WeltGruda trifft gegen Eindhoven – Leipzig feiert ersten Sieg (new window)welt.de
  2. kickerGruda schlenzt, Vandevoordt hält Elfer: Leipzig siegt 1:0 (new window)kicker.de
  3. FAZRB gegen PSV: Gruda schlenzt den Ball zum Leipziger Siegtreffer ins Toreck (new window)faz.net
  4. Mundo Deportivo1-0: Gruda hace justicia para el Leipzig (new window)mundodeportivo.com
  5. SportschauChampions League: Gruda erlöst Leipzig bei knappem Sieg gegen PSV (new window)sportschau.de
  6. PlacarRB Leipzig sobrevive a pênalti perdido pelo PSV e vence na Champions (new window)placar.com
  7. n-tvHeimsieg gegen Eindhoven: RB Leipzig nimmt sich in der Champions League Druck vom Kessel (new window)n-tv.de
  8. t-onlineChampions League: Gruda-Treffer bringt Leipzig Sieg gegen Eindhoven (new window)t-online.de