Overview
- Peter Bosz said on Monday that PSV will not change its attacking approach for Tuesday’s Champions League trip to RB Leipzig and that he expects an intense, direct contest.
- RB Leipzig has swung between big wins and heavy defeats this season — including a 6-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and a 4-1 loss to Como — and coach Martín Demichelis confirmed midfielder Tiemoué Bakayoko has been reinstated after a short disciplinary suspension.
- PSV has adjusted its Champions League squad list to replace the injured Alassane Pléa with 17‑year‑old Mikkel Bro Hansen, making the youngster eligible for European selection.
- FC Groningen beat Excelsior 5-1 on Sunday to move up to sixth in the Eredivisie, a result the club and local analysts described as a strong return from the international break.
- Across the Dutch league, Ajax drew 1-1 at home with NEC, Feyenoord moved to the top with a 2-0 win over AZ that revived debate over a non-awarded VAR penalty, and PEC Zwolle sit on four points after a 0-1 loss that saw supporters call for change.