RB Leipzig vs PSV Eindhoven - UEFA Champions League

Season-defining implications hang over this UEFA Champions League clash at the home ground, where RB Leipzig host PSV Eindhoven on October 13, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

RB Leipzig head into the contest positioned 32nd in the UEFA Champions League standings, while PSV Eindhoven arrive sitting 19th. RB Leipzig are in the midst of a difficult spell, L in their last five summing up a win rate of 0%. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, D in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that leaves them deep in trouble. The contrast in attacking output — 1 versus 1 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. He was sacked by Fiorentina after Che Adams' late goal for Torino left them bottom of the Serie A table with three defeats out of three.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. RB Leipzig may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but PSV Eindhoven have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman Talisca, whose 4 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Their plans to target a new midfielder are not a sign that long-term Manchester United target Carlos Baleba is off anywhere.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. The numbers tilt towards PSV Eindhoven, and a 1-2 away win looks the more probable outcome. Whatever the outcome, the UEFA Champions League fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.