2026-2027 Champions League: Leipzig vs. PSV, Probable Lineups

Leipzig and PSV face off on Tuesday at 9 p.m. in a match counting toward Matchday 2 of the Champions League group stage. The Germans are looking for crucial points to bounce back from their opening-round loss, while the Dutch are aiming for their first win in the competition following a draw on Matchday 1.

Leipzig is expected to rely on Romulo as its main attacking threat, supported by Gruda, Nkunku, and Nusa in the attacking midfield. Banzuzi and El Aynaoui will start in midfield, while Baku and Raum are expected to start at fullback.

Martín Demichelis had this to say on the eve of the match: “PSV is a very interesting team. They love to dominate possession, and their style of play is similar to ours. The level is always high in European competitions, so I expect an entertaining match. Playing in front of our fans at the Red Bull Arena always gives us that extra motivation to take the field and secure the three points.”

PSV is expected to respond with Mijnans leading the attack, supported by Perišić, Van Bommel, and Til. Sano and Fernandez are expected to play in midfield, while Dest and Mauro Júnior are expected on the defensive flanks.

Leipzig vs. PSV: Probable Lineups
LEIPZIG (4-2-3-1): Vandevoordt; Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; Banzuzi, El Aynaoui; Gruda, Nkunku, Nusa; Romulo. Coach: Demichelis
PSV (4-2-3-1): Kovář; Dest, Geertruida, Obispo, Mauro Júnior; Sano, Fernandez; Perišić, Til, Van Bommel; Mijnans. Coach: Bosz