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RB Leipzig's 1-0 victory was deserved on xG (2.19 vs 1.46), though PSV Eindhoven will rue Ivan Perišić's 19th-minute penalty miss that swung momentum. Despite having just 43% possession, Leipzig created higher-quality chances, outshooting PSV 19-11 (6-5 on target) and landing six corners to PSV's twelve – a disparity highlighting PSV's sterile dominance.

Brajan Gruda's 75th-minute winner capped Leipzig's superior efficiency, as they converted 2.19 xG into a goal while PSV squandered their best chance (Perišić's penalty accounted for 0.79 xG alone). PSV's 57% possession yielded only eight shots inside the box compared to Leipzig's 15, showing their struggle to break down Leipzig's compact defence. Key substitutions like Rômulo's introduction at 61 minutes preceded Leipzig's breakthrough, exposing PSV's defensive fatigue.

The decisive stat: Leipzig's 15 shots inside the box to PSV's eight, proving their superior penetration despite fewer touches.